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The operator of most lines on Barcelona’s metro network celebrates a reduction in graffiti on its rolling stock. Nevertheless, it has spent nearly €6 million over five years cleaning up vandalism. Leer
Following the withdrawal of public subsidies and the technology’s lack of maturity, Alstom has put its hydrogen train programme on pause. The company will, however, honour all existing contracts. Leer
German supplier Siemens Mobility has secured a contract to install ETCS Level 2 on Chile’s Alameda–Melipilla and Santiago–Batuco commuter corridors, marking a major step forward in the digitalisation of the country’s main line network. Leer
Stadler has appealed the awarding of a contract to Siemens Mobility for the construction of up to 200 double-deck trains. The Swiss manufacturer states it does not understand the rival’s selection given the minimal price difference. Leer
Colón station on Metrovalencia has become the second in the network to be equipped with Indra’s new "flap furniture" validators. Leer
This week saw the conclusion of the commercial simulation of the future Madrid–Badajoz rolling motorway, which will also underpin the Valencia–Badajoz link and could eventually be extended into Portugal. Leer
Renfe Viajeros launches an interactive map that shows the position and information of all Cercanías and Rodalies trains in real time. Leer
The Spanish Ministry of Transport has awarded the informative study for the project that will connect Line 400 Alcázar–Cádiz with the Madrid–Seville high-speed route at Córdoba. The new link will cut the journey between Jaén and Madrid to just three hours. Leer
The seven days of strike called by CGT and Alferro begin to denounce the freeze in the negotiations of Iryo's collective bargaining agreement. Trains are running normally. Leer
Chile debuts its inaugural hydrogen-powered train, a locomotive for Ferrocarril de Antofagasta a Bolivia running on fuel cells and batteries. Leer
An additional £11.6 million in funding has been approved for the works on the rail approach to the port of Punta Langosteira, bringing the overall project budget up to £160 million. Leer
Adif has commissioned Ineco to draft the studies and design projects for the integration of the railway through the urban core of Jaén, ruling out any underground works and keeping the station in its current downtown location. Leer
The European Investment Bank’s Board of Directors approves a €1.7 billion euros loan to fund the Burgos–Vitoria high-speed line and the Olmedo bypass. Leer
Hélène Valenzuela, Managing Director of Ouigo España since 2019, will step down before the end of the year. She will be replaced by the current head of Intercités. Leer
Spanish Transport Minister Óscar Puente has unveiled plans for the development of a new high-speed railway station in Parla, Madrid. The facility will cater to transversal services. Leer
Train manufacturer Talgo closed the first nine months of 2025 with an EBITDA of -3.3 million euros. Although that marks an improvement on the first half of the year, the company remains loss-making. Leer
Spanish rolling stock manufacturer CAF posts a sharp improvement between January and September. Its order book hits an all‑time high and net profit surges by 66%. Leer
Renfe opens a tender to supply seats to convert 22 trains of the 447 series for regional services, with an option for 10 more. Leer