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After assessing two options for migrating its Iberian-gauge network to standard gauge, Portugal has ruled out a change, at least in the short term. Any move would in any case have to be coordinated with Spain. Leer
Having verified that the gauge on Line 320 (Chinchilla–Murcia) is compatible with the transport of semi-trailers by rail, Adif will provide capacity for rail motorways from Murcia Nonduermas. Leer
Private freight operator Tracción Rail and union SEMAF have signed the company's first collective agreement covering train drivers, running until 31 December 2029. Leer
Services on the Madrid–Barcelona high-speed line resumed yesterday evening after a Class 100 AVE caught fire, but single-line working over one section is causing delays of up to 2h 30min. Leer
A fire in the trailing power car of an AVE bound for Figueres has forced the evacuation of 283 passengers at Ricla and suspended high-speed operations between Madrid and Barcelona. Leer
Ouigo drivers will strike on dates around the November and December bank-holiday weekends. The union alleges breaches of the collective agreement, while the operator says it remains willing to negotiate. Leer
Despite the snap election, Renfe’s tender to build 30 high-speed trains remains on track, with award expected before campaigning begins. Leer
The offer of rolling-highway services is being increased by CargoBeamer between Germany, Italy and France, reinforcing an intermodal system able to carry semi-trailers not suited to crane handling. Leer
During a visit to CRC’s França control centre in Barcelona, José Antonio Santano stressed that investment to install ERTMS across the Rodalies network will be pivotal to boosting reliability and capacity. Leer
Alstom has completed the delivery of 106 new trains to renew the rolling stock on Singapore’s North-South and East-West metro lines. Leer
Madrid's Cercanías network is set to reach Mejorada del Campo, with €100m earmarked, six trains per hour and 8,000 daily passengers. The study has been cleared for tender. Leer
Works to expand Railsider's Júndiz terminal, which will increase its total area by 80% and add 7,000m² of covered space, are due for completion before year-end. Leer
German startup Nox Mobility has put tickets on sale for its Munich–Hamburg night train, which launches in March 2027, with a 20% discount for "Early Birds". Leer
Following the resitting of part of the entrance exam, Renfe today welcomed 680 new customer service staff. This is the largest intake of staff in this role in recent years. Leer
Iryo, the only privately-owned high-speed rail operator, held a ceremony this morning to name its train 109-009 ‘Marqués de Larios’, with the aim of promoting the city of Málaga throughout the country. Leer
Renfe’s two competitors in Spain are seeking a reduction in the charges levied by Adif AV following a fall in passenger numbers and the impact of disruption on Spain’s high-speed corridors. Leer
Amtrak’s new fleet has entered commercial service on the Cascades route, with four daily trains running between Vancouver, Seattle, Portland and Eugene. Leer
A Constru-Rail freight train derailed in Trasona (Asturias) after hitting a buffer stop. Part of Asturias Cercanías line C‑4 was suspended, but services have now resumed. Leer