CP to launch electric services on the Algarve Line on 19 July
Diesel traction on Portugal’s Algarve Line is nearing its end, as CP prepares to introduce electric multiple units between Lagos and Vila Real de Santo António from 19 July. Leer
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FGV exceeds 10.6 million passenger journeys in May driven by Metrovalencia growth
FGV recorded over 10.6 million passenger journeys in May, up 7% year on year, with demand growth led by the Metrovalencia network. Leer
Stadler and ARST unveil world’s first hydrogen train for narrow gauge
Stadler and Sardinian operator ARST have presented in Erlen the world's first metre-gauge hydrogen train built for revenue service, due to enter operation in 2028 and set to save over 2,100 tonnes of CO₂ annually. Leer
Torrellano deviation secures favourable EIA
The Torrellano deviation scheme, set to remove a bottleneck on Alicante–Murcia Cercanías line C1, has received a favourable Environmental Impact Assessment, marking a key step towards delivery. Leer
FGV signs 14th collective agreement and calls off strike action amid Hogueras campaign
Valencian FGV and trade unions have agreed a new collective deal running to 2029, leading to the suspension of planned industrial action and ensuring full operation of special services during Alicante’s Hogueras and San Juan festivities. Leer
Andy Burnham proposes reactivating the Birmingham–Manchester HS2 section
Greater Manchester’s mayor and PM leadership challenger Andy Burnham proposes restarting HS2 between Birmingham and Manchester under a revised technical and funding model. Leer
Valladolid-Campo Grande overhaul gets under way with first diaphragm walls for underground car park
Spain’s Transport Minister has marked the start of works at Valladolid-Campo Grande, with initial construction focused on a major underground car park forming part of a wider station upgrade. Leer
Madrid Cercanías surpasses pre-pandemic levels for the first time with 204 million passengers in 2025
Despite the end of free fares in June, Madrid Cercanías network carried 3.8% more passengers in 2025 than in 2024, exceeding pre-pandemic demand for the first time. Leer
Switzerland eyes direct rail services to London within the next decade
Through services between London and Zurich or Basel could become viable in the 2030s, as the Federal Council advances planning, with a formal roadmap due for approval before end-2027. Leer
Italo’s entry into Germany threatens less profitable services, says EVG
EVG german rail union warns that planned open-access high-speed competition from Italo could erode Deutsche Bahn’s cross-subsidy model, putting marginal ICE/IC links to secondary cities at risk. Leer
Renfe series 480 units to be tri-voltage
Renfe’s president has confirmed that the new Series 480 regional EMUs will support 3 kV DC, 25 kV AC and 1.5 kV DC, expanding operational flexibility beyond Spain’s network. Leer
Alpha Trains orders 25 EURO6000 locomotives from Stadler
Rolling stock leasing company Alpha Trains has placed an order with Stadler for 25 additional EURO6000 locomotives, expanding a fleet that already includes 92 units of this type. Leer
Pesa alia-se à Hitachi e afasta a Talgo para concurso de alta velocidade
O fabricante polaco Pesa substitui a Talgo pela Hitachi para concorrer ao concurso da PKP Intercity para 20 comboios de alta velocidade, com opção para mais 35 e manutenção por 30 anos. Leer
Puente and Heredia inspect Renfe Class 480 units in Czechia
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
Defence objections hinder extension of Madrid Metro Line 11 to Cuatro Vientos
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
Alferro criticises Renfe’s new incident communication manual for “divorcing itself from operational reality”
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
Madrid Metro Line 1 will not serve Madrid Nuevo Norte
The Madrid regional government has dropped plans to reroute Line 1 to Madrid Nuevo Norte after public opposition, opting instead to retain current services while studying alternative network expansions. Leer
Spain greenlights construction of Llano de La Pasiega intermodal terminal in Cantabria
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