Óscar Puente briefs media and considers line closures for renewals
Óscar Puente has given a second media briefing on the Urda accident. While ruling out any link with engineering works, he says closing lines for renewals is under consideration. Leer
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AITAT details Urda accident in first report
AITAT, which has succeeded CIAF, yesterday published its first report on the Urda accident. It reveals that the collision speed was between 140 km/h and 200 km/h. Leer
Ouigo cancels all trains on 30 October and 2 November
Low-cost operator Ouigo España is cancelling all services on 30 October and 2 November after the National Court suspended minimum-service requirements during the drivers’ strike. Leer
Renfe blames Semaf for its inability to activate the alternative transport plan tomorrow
Renfe says its alternative transport plan to replace Madrid–Andalusia trains cannot start tomorrow because Semaf refuses to change duty rosters with less than 96 hours’ notice. No replacement buses have been announced either. Leer
Semaf calls a new train drivers’ strike for 10 and 12 November
New train drivers’ stoppages in Spain follow strong turnout in today’s strike. Semaf union has called walkouts on 10 and 12 November, with the general strike in between. Leer
Spanish traffic controllers call for more staff and resources
Following yesterday’s rail accident, signalling staff are demanding an investigation into the organisational and technical conditions under which they work, saying they are operating beyond capacity amid staff shortages. Leer
How the rail strike is affecting Renfe trains
Renfe has updated the impact of the train drivers’ strike, with minimum service requirements set by the Ministry of Transport being breached. Leer
Pedro Sánchez pledges to establish cause of rail accident and strengthen safety
The Spanish prime minister has praised the emergency response and pledged both to establish the causes of the Toledo rail accident and prevent a recurrence. Leer
Madrid Cercanías lines out of service as drivers’ strike bites
The failure to provide minimum services during the train drivers’ strike called for today by the SEMAF trade union has led to the suspension of several Madrid commuter rail services. Leer
Renfe updates situation of Toledo rail accident
Shortly after 9.00 pm, Renfe updated the information regarding the train accident in Toledo, outlining the measures put in place to assist the victims and the alternative transport arrangements. Leer
Óscar Puente addresses Urda (Toledo) rail accident
Transport minister Óscar Puente has appeared in Madrid to give initial details of the Toledo rail accident, setting out the sequence of events in detail. Leer
Ouigo cancels its trains to Andalusia
Ouigo has cancelled all its trains to Seville and Málaga following the rail accident in Toledo. Leer
LIVE: At least 69 dead after an AVE and an Iryo train collided in Toledo
Follow the latest updates live on the train crash in Toledo involving a Renfe Series 103 train and an Iryo Series 109 train. Leer
Renfe awards Siemens contract for 30 Velaro Novo trainsets
Siemens has won the tender for 30 high-speed trains for Renfe, beating Hitachi Rail. Its Velaro Novo offers more seats than the Talgo Avril without resorting to 3+2 seating. Leer
Iryo refreshes Infinita Bistró onboard catering offer
Spanish High-speed operator Iryo has updated the Infinita Bistró menu for autumn-winter, adding lactose-free milk, oat milk, brown sugar and a new Ribera del Duero red wine. Leer
SBB prepares 125th anniversary with events across Switzerland
Swiss Federal Railways SBB-CFF-FFS marks 125 years since its creation on 1 January, with special events and ticket promotions on its services. Leer
Spanish government authorises Teruel–Sagunto electrification
The Council of Ministers has authorised the tendering of a €51.53 million contract to electrify the Teruel–Sagunto section of Line 610. Leer
Madrid Metro’s 2000A trains to receive improved air conditioning before next summer
Following a summer of repeated complaints over high temperatures, Metro de Madrid has announced the renewal of the air-conditioning equipment on the 2000-series trains operating on Line 1. Leer