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April 24, 2019 | High-speed

Adif reveals plan to liberalise Spanish HS market

SPANISH infrastructure manager Adif has released its 10-year network statement for the “network of general interest” (RFIG), which proposes creating three high-speed packages in response to the liberalisation of the market following the introduction of the 4th Railway Package.

April 5, 2019 | Financial

Ridership growth lifts Renfe revenue and profit

RIDERSHIP growth helped Renfe to achieve a significant increase in revenues and profits in 2018, according to the Spanish national train operator’s annual results, which were published on April 5.

April 4, 2019 | Europe

Renfe prepares for competition at home and abroad

In less than two years, liberalisation will bring an end to Renfe’s domination of the Spanish rail sector, with new entrants already waiting in the wings. Keith Barrow reports from Bilbao on how the national carrier is preparing for market opening both domestically and internationally.

April 3, 2019 | Europe

New British factory not dependent on HS2 contract, Talgo says

SPANISH manufacturer Talgo has confirmed the launch of its new factory in Longannet, Scotland, is not dependent on the company winning the contract to supply the fleet for High Speed 2 (HS2), but stressed it does require a large order to “anchor” the factory before construction can begin.

March 25, 2019 | Fleet

Renfe approves tender for 211 suburban trains

THE board of Renfe has approved a tender for a contract to supply 211 high-capacity EMUs for Cercanías suburban services.

March 21, 2019 | High-speed

Ferrovial awarded €121m Spanish civil works contract

SPANISH infrastructure manager Adif has awarded Ferrovial a €121m, 30-month contract to carry out civil works on the 25.7km Pulpí - Vera section of the Murcia - Almería high-speed line, which will form part of the Mediterranean Corridor.

March 12, 2019 | High-speed

Renfe to launch direct Barcelona - Salamanca services

RENFE has announced plans to launch through long-distance services between Barcelona and Salamanca later this month, providing a new direct rail connection between Catalonia and western Spain.

March 7, 2019 | Infrastructure

FGC selects British Steel for rail contract

CATALONIA Government Railways (FGC) has awarded British Steel a contract to supply rails for track renewal projects in the Spanish region.

February 28, 2019 | Financial

CAF reports strong revenue growth

SPANISH train and bus manufacturer CAF saw a 39% increase in revenue from €1.4bn in 2017 to €2bn in 2018, according to its 2018 financial results released on February 28. Net profit grew 2% from €42m to €43m.

February 26, 2019 | Metros

Barcelona to replace oldest metro trains

THE board of Barcelona Metropolitan Transport (TMB) has approved a tender for 42 five-car trains to replace the oldest fleets on the city’s metro network.

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