Adif moves forward with new maintenance depot in Madrid
Spain’s rail infrastructure manager continues tendering contracts to build new rolling-stock maintenance facilities at Vallecas, Madrid. Leer
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The 453 series is back in service following a “refurbishment”
After a brief withdrawal over reliability concerns, Renfe’s Class 453 EMUs are back in operation on Madrid’s Cercanías network following software updates and systems adjustments. Leer
Adif awards Renfe Viajeros railway infrastructure testing contract for €4.27m
Adif has tasked Renfe with carrying out infrastructure tests using multi-gauge and diesel traction rolling stock over an initial two-year period. Leer
SEMAF and Renfe meet to discuss cracks in Class 106 fleet
Renfe and SEMAF held a high-level meeting this morning to review cracking in Class 106 power-car bogies. The operator outlined inspection and testing work carried out over the past year to detect and manage the issue. Leer
Renfe detects cracks in bogies of two more Talgo Avril trains
Cracks in the bogies have reappeared on two fixed-gauge Series 106 units, which have not operated on the Madrid–Barcelona high-speed line. Renfe has had to withdraw them from service. Leer
Renfe posts €60.2m profit in 2025 after five years of losses
In 2025, Renfe Group returned to profitability with a consolidated net profit of €60.2m, driven by commercial passenger services despite liberalisation and fare competition. Leer
Velvet obtains railway undertaking licence
French private operator Velvet, which will compete with SNCF using the Avelia Horizon, has been granted its railway undertaking licence by DGITM. Leer
Spanish Transport Minister unveils new Cercanías 453 series at Príncipe Pío
The new 453-series EMUs for Madrid’s Cercanías network were officially presented by Transport Minister Óscar Puente at Príncipe Pío station, marking the first new commuter rolling stock to enter service in Spain since 2003. Leer
Renfe to assign seven 452s to Málaga’s C-1 commuter line
The Málaga commuter network will receive seven 452-series trains in 2028 to tackle peak demand on the C-1, a line that cannot increase frequencies due to infrastructure constraints. Leer
The new design for the 453 series is in Morse code
Although the new livery on the 453-602 seems a bit haphazard (or ‘random’, as the young people say), it does have a meaning. It spells out ‘Renfe’ in Morse code. Leer
Cercanías Valencia will no longer run double trains on line C-1
Despite an all-day capacity boost, the introduction of 465-series trains on Cercanías Valencia will rule out double formations on line C-1. Leer
Renfe’s new Cercanías livery leaked
Renfe is rolling out a fresh visual identity for its Cercanías commuter network, and the first images have just surfaced. Leer
Stadler surges revenues and margin in first half of 2026
Swiss manufacturer Stadler posted 40% revenue growth to CHF 2.0bn in H1 2026, with a 4% EBIT margin and a record order book of CHF 33.3bn. Leer
Renfe explains arrival of 465s in Valencia
Why has Renfe sent trains up to 23 years old to Cercanías Valencia? The public operator explains, justifying the move with a capacity boost and the need for the 447 series in other networks. Leer
Île-de-France Mobilités orders 15 tram-trains from CAF for line T13
CAF has secured its first tram contract with Île-de-France Mobilités: an order for 15 Urbos tram-trains to extend Paris’s T13 line, worth over €150 million. Leer
Stadler’s 453 series enters service on Madrid Cercanías
The first high-capacity trains ordered by Renfe in 2021 entered service yesterday. The 453 EMUs are now operating on Madrid Cercanías’ C-7 line. Leer
Madrid–Lisbon Intercity? Renfe and CP could be working on it, with Talgo VI trains
The return of passenger trains between Madrid and Lisbon could be close. Unofficial sources say Renfe and CP are preparing a daytime service with Talgo VI via Extremadura. Leer
Deutsche Bahn puts DB Cargo UK up for sale
The German group Deutsche Bahn is selling its British freight subsidiary DB Cargo UK to meet EC conditions attached to state aid approved in 2024. ASLEF is calling for renationalisation. Leer