New Lille Metro trains enter service ten years late
On 14 February, Lille Metro’s new Alstom Metropolis BOA trains finally entered service – a debut that was originally planned for the 2016 European Football Championship. Leer
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Tender launched for the acquisition of up to 300 Z2N NG trains for Paris RER C
SNCF and Île-de-France Mobilités have launched a tender to acquire up to 300 trains, with a firm order for 52 units, for the RER C suburban line in the Paris region. Leer
SFM picks CAF–Electrans–Hitachi JV for full network ERTMS Level 1 roll-out
The CAF, Electrans and Hitachi Rail consortium has bagged the contract to fit ERTMS Level 1 across the whole SFM network, kicking off with a pilot on Palma Metro Line 1. Leer
Renfe is cancelling trains due to the “called-off” strike
Over yesterday and into today, Renfe has suffered cancellations linked to a rail strike that both the Ministry and the operator had presented as fully called off. Leer
Leo Express unveils first Talgo VI in new livery
Leo Express has unveiled the new livery for its trains with the Talgo VI sets leased from Renfe. They will enter service on 30 April on the Prague–Prešov and Prague–Bratislava routes. Leer
Madrid-Seville high-speed line to reopen on 14 February
Renfe, Iryo and Ouigo are once again offering tickets for travel on the Madrid-Sevilla high-speed line (LAV) from 14 February, signalling the reopening after the Adamuz derailment. Leer
Germany develops a remote-controlled ICE 4
A German consortium is working on the RemODtrAIn project, which aims to operate trains remotely. The technology will be tested on an ICE 4 at the Cologne-Nippes depot. Leer
Spain eliminates Renfe’s minimum services despite the strike remains
The Spanish Ministry of Transport yesterday lifted the minimum service requirements for Renfe, even though the strike called by the CGT and SF unions presses on today and tomorrow. Leer
Stadler to supply 35 EURO4001 locomotives to TCDD
Stadler Valencia has received an order for 35 EURO4001 diesel locomotives from Turkish state operator TCDD Taşımacılık. Leer
Sílvia Paneque slams breaches of minimum service levels on Rodalie
The Catalan Government is demanding compliance with minimum service levels on Rodalies after spotting failures to meet them. It has ordered alternative services to be stood up. Leer
Spain expects to reopen Madrid-Andalucía HSL in 10 days
Once judicial permission is secured, Adif AV will kick off reconstruction works on the infrastructure damaged by the Adamuz derailment. Emergency status will be declared to allocate funds for the repairs. Leer
The Rodalies Plan 2026-2030 doubles maintenance budget
The Spanish government and the Catalan Generalitat have strengthened the Rodalies Plan 2026–2030 with an additional €1.691 billion, mainly earmarked for infrastructure maintenance. Leer
COMSA resumes rail operation activity
COMSA is once again running its own railway operator, which kicked off operations two weeks ago. It will use it solely for shunting its plant machinery. Leer
Contract authorised for new sleepers on the Mejorada–Calatayud section of the Barcelona high-speed line
The Spanish government brings forward by a year the full renewal of the Madrid–Barcelona high-speed line, authorising the tender for the supply of aero-sleepers on the Mejorada del Campo–Calatayud section. Leer
Spanish Government to allocate €20 million to victims of Adamuz and Gelida
The Spanish Council of Ministers has approved a Royal Decree providing a €20 million aid package for the victims and relatives of those affected by the Adamuz and Gélida rail accidents. Leer
All Renfe unions support the February strike
All the unions represented on Renfe’s General Works Committee are joining forces to call a strike in protest at the recent accidents and the state of the rail network. Leer
Madrid kicks off platform screen door installation on metro Line 6
Tomorrow sees the start of platform screen door (PSD) fitting on Madrid Metro's Line 6. Legazpi station will be the first to get them. Leer
Court clears Adif ex-safety chief in Angrois crash
The Provincial Court of A Coruña has cleared Andrés Cortabitarte, former Circulation Safety Director at Adif, who had been convicted in relation to the 2013 Angrois crash. Leer