DB sells 25 ICE 3neo trains to lease them back
Deutsche Bahn’s long-distance division has sold 25 ICE 3neo trains to an investment consortium, which has leased them back to the operator for continued use. Leer
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Iñaki Rojo appointed new general manager of Alstom’s Trápaga plant
Alstom Spain has appointed Iñaki Rojo as general manager of its Trápaga factory, to which he has devoted his professional career. Leer
Iryo and trade unions sign their first collective bargaining agreement
The high-speed operator Iryo has signed its first collective bargaining agreement with trade unions, covering non-driving staff. The agreement sets out pay rises through to 2028 and includes other improvements such as better work‑life balance measures. Leer
Martin Sion takes over as CEO of Alstom
On 1 April, Martin Sion succeeded Henri Poupart-Lafarge as Chief Executive Officer of the French rolling stock manufacturer Alstom. Coming from ArianeGroup, Sion now leads a company that has tripled its turnover over the past decade. Leer
Stadler drops Federal Administrative Court challenge to SBB’s double-deck EMU framework award to Siemens
Swiss rolling stock builder Stadler has withdrawn its legal challenge against SBB’s decision to award Siemens a framework agreement for up to 200 double-deck electric multiple units (EMUs). Leer
Grupo Ruiz and Barraqueiro to operate the Jaén tramway
Key milestone for launching Jaén tram service. Contracting Board awards 10-year operation to Barraqueiro-Ruiz consortium. Leer
Six companies to compete for designing Madrid’s new public transport payment system
The Regional Transport Consortium of the Community of Madrid has shortlisted six bids for the next stage of the tender to implement ABT, moving towards an interoperable pay-as-you-go model. Leer
Talgo to build overnight trains for Sweden’s Trafikverket
Talgo continues strengthening its foothold in Europe with a new order from Sweden’s Trafikverket, which will lease the trains to national operator SJ. The fleet will consist of locomotive-hauled overnight services powered by Siemens Vectron units. Leer
Renfe to recruit 600 commercial operators
If you’re looking to work as a commercial operator at Renfe—handling ticket inspection and customer service—you have until 9 April to apply for the 2026 Public Employment Offer. The company is offering a total of 600 positions. Leer
Correction: Leo Express will not use the Talgo VI on the Prague–Munich route
CORRECTION: Leo Express will not use the Talgo VI trainsets on the Prague–Munich route. Instead, it will operate second-hand passenger coaches acquired by Renfe from DB. Leer
Serveo wins Renfe’s new on-board catering contract
Service company Serveo has secured the contract to provide customer service and on-board catering on Renfe trains for €352.6 million, VAT included. Leer
Renfe rolls out energy metering system on series 106 fleet
Renfe has begun fitting its trains with a certified onboard Energy Measurement System that records the actual electricity consumption of each unit, starting with its Class 106 fleet. Leer
Serbia’s JSC Srbijavoz orders 30 Civity trains from CAF
CAF has secured its second contract in Serbia, this time to supply 30 Civity commuter EMUs for the state operator JSC Srbijavoz. Leer
Renfe acquires passenger coaches from DB to lease them to Leo Express
Renfe has announced the acquisition of second-hand passenger coaches from Deutsche Bahn, which it will lease to Czech operator Leo Express to bolster its fleet. These coaches will be rostered, among other duties, on the Prague–Munich corridor. Leer
Alstom wins turnkey contract for Belgrade Metro Line 1
Serbia’s first metro line will feature Alstom technology. The French manufacturer has secured a €915 million contract to supply 32 trains, trackwork, and signalling, among other systems. Leer
Adif awards €5.2 million contract for new El Berrón maintenance facility
Adif has awarded construction group COMSA the contract to build the new metre-gauge train maintenance facility at El Berrón, in the municipality of Siero (Asturias). Leer
Fernández Heredia: “Renfe is a victim of the Adamuz rail crash”
The president of Renfe has stated that the rail operator is a “victim” of the Adamuz rail accident and has pledged to provide all available information, without speculation, so the facts can be fully clarified. Leer
Metrovalencia breaks ridership record during Fallas 2026 after a week of continuous service
After running non-stop for seven days, Metrovalencia has achieved a new ridership record during the 2026 Fallas festival. Nearly three million passengers used its trains and trams to get around the city. Leer