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
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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
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
Ouigo cancels its trains to Andalusia
Ouigo has cancelled all its trains to Seville and Málaga following the rail accident in Toledo. 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
Virgin formalises order for 12 Avelia Stream trains for its Channel Tunnel services
Private operator Virgin Trains has formally ordered 12 Alstom Avelia Stream high-speed trains for its planned Channel Tunnel services, with delivery and operation still subject to regulatory approval and financial close. Leer
Strawberry Train suspended after alleged failed inspection
The Spanish Railway Foundation has temporarily suspended Strawberry Train operations following alleged defects identified during an inspection. Leer
UK confirms Derby as Great British Railways headquarters
Great British Railways will be headquartered in central Derby, with the government confirming a new office building at Becketwell and completion scheduled for 2029. Leer
Adif re-tenders Acerca service for €51 million
The Spanish infrastructure manager Adif has re-tendered its Acerca assistance service, with a budget 84% above the current contract and 20% higher than the tender launched in February. Leer
A train derails at Cercedilla and disrupts Madrid Cercanías C-8b
A wheelset derailment involving a class 446 train at Cercedilla station has disrupted Cercanías Madrid C-8b services from Los Molinos. There are no injuries. Leer
TGV M to enter service on 6 November between Paris and Marseille
After two years of delay, SNCF’s TGV M (Alstom’s Avelia Horizon) now has a launch date. It will begin operating between Paris and Marseille on 6 November as a TGV Inoui service. Leer
Adif and Renfe rehearse evacuation of a burning train in the Das Maceiras tunnel
On 9 October, an emergency drill simulated a train fire in the Das Maceiras tunnel in Pontevedra to test the evacuation plan. Leer
AESF updates railway vehicle numbering and includes heritage vehicles
A new framework for assigning the European Vehicle Number (EVN) in Spain has entered into force following publication of AESF Resolution 8/2026, which also covers heritage trains. Leer