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Spain’s Transport Minister Óscar Puente and Renfe President Álvaro Fernández Heredia have inspected the first Class 480 unit undergoing testing at Velim, where interior design differs from earlier renders. Leer
Spain’s Ministry of Defence has issued an adverse report on the proposed Line 11 extension to Cuatro Vientos, forcing Madrid authorities to reassess options for the southern corridor of this strategic cross-city link. Leer
The Spanish Alferro union warns that Renfe’s new incident communication protocol enforces scripted messages during disruptions, hindering onboard management and prioritising messaging over safety and passenger care. Leer
Spain’s Council of Ministers has approved an agreement between Adif, the Cantabrian government and SICAN to deliver a €62m intermodal terminal in Piélagos, strengthening rail freight capacity and regional logistics integration. Leer
The Spanish semi-private operator will add cancellation and assistance cover at the point of purchase, in a move aimed at boosting ancillary revenue and streamlining the passenger experience. Leer
Work on the Madrid metro Line 11 extension between Plaza Elíptica and Conde de Casal continues apace, with TBM Mayrit reaching its first station box beneath Madrid Río after completing a key tunnel drive. Leer
TfL is extending 4G/5G across additional Bakerloo, Metropolitan and Circle sections, with rollout progressing apace. The programme targets network-wide coverage by end-2026. Leer
The Spanish rail supply association Mafex says rolling stock delivery delays stem from multiple factors across the value chain, warning that attributing responsibility primarily to manufacturers oversimplifies a complex industrial process. Leer
Siemens has launched the Vectron X, a new-generation locomotive featuring advanced digitalisation, including an onboard app store and remote start capability. Leer
Italian operator Arenaways, part-owned by Renfe, will supply traction on the Italian leg of the new Brussels–Milan overnight service to be launched by European Sleeper in September. Leer
Metrovalencia has commissioned a self-service unit issuing pre-ordered personalised cards, collected via QR code at the station. Leer
Trainline reports a structural reduction in Spanish high-speed rail fares, with average prices this summer up to 52% below 2019 levels across key corridors. Leer
Adif has launched a €1.55m tender covering environmental assessment and detailed design for a replacement bridge over the Jarama between Seseña and Aranjuez, aimed at enhancing reliability on this mixed-traffic corridor. Leer
An intermodal transport plan for 2026 sets out measures to boost rail’s modal share in Spain’s fast-moving consumer goods sector through reliability, capacity and digitalisation. Leer
Following two collapses of the Barcelona França CTC in a single day, Adif and Rodalies de Catalunya have announced legal proceedings against Siemens, supplier of the traffic management system and its maintenance. Leer
Spain’s competition watchdog has refused Renfe extra time to comply with interim measures requiring access to its La Sagra maintenance depot for rival operator Iryo. Leer
Renfe has awarded CAF a contract to upgrade the Cosmos TCMS software on Series 120, 120.050 and 121 units, aiming to optimise automatic gauge-changing and voltage transition management. Leer
Spain’s transport minister urges a coordinated European approach to cut rolling stock delivery delays—up to three years in Spain—which are undermining sector competitiveness. Leer