Alstom acquires site for maintenance depot in Delaware
Alstom has taken a key step in its Amtrak contract for Avelia Liberty maintenance, securing a site in Newark, Delaware, for a purpose-built servicing facility. Leer
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Iryo Will Transport the Spanish Episcopate Between Madrid and Barcelona During the Pope’s Journey
Iryo will participate in Pope Leo XIV's visit by transporting the Spanish episcopate, event organisers, and accredited press between Madrid and Barcelona in what they describe as a pro bono service. Leer
Poland prepares liberalisation of long-distance PSO rail services
The Polish government has begun preparing the liberalisation of long-distance PSO rail services, due to take effect in 2030 when the current public service contract with PKP Intercity expires. Leer
Santano announces full reopening of the Garraf tunnels on June 8, one week ahead of schedule
Spain’s Ministry of Transport confirms double-track operation through the Garraf tunnels will resume on June 8 following structural strengthening and coastal protection works. Leer
Adif AV awards first ‘aerosleepers’ for the Madrid–Barcelona high-speed line
Adif Alta Velocidad has awarded a contract to supply aero sleepers for renewing the Mejorada del Campo–Calatayud section, enabling operations at up to 350 km/h on the Madrid–Barcelona high-speed line. Leer
Adif awards €7.65m contract for new access track to Fuencarral complex
Adif has let a €7.65m contract to build a new access line linking Fuencarral depot with Chamartín, effectively doubling current capacity and improving operational flexibility. Leer
Adif tenders €6.1m upgrade of five stations on the Mérida–Los Rosales line
Adif has tendered a contract to renew infrastructure at five stations on Line 516 Mérida–Los Rosales as part of a comprehensive line modernisation programme. Leer
Madrid-Chamartín opens its new main concourse today
After nearly three and a half years of works, Madrid-Chamartín today brings into service its rebuilt central concourse, expanding from 4,000 m² in 2023 to 18,000 m². Leer
Stadler to supply three electric FLIRT units to Montenegro
Stadler has entered its 50th market after signing a contract to supply three FLIRT electric multiple units to Montenegrin operator Željeznički prevoz Crne Gore. Leer
UK Nationalises Govia Thameslink Railway, the Nation’s Largest Rail Operator
The UK's rail renationalisation process has added its largest operator, Govia Thameslink Railway, which runs Thameslink, Southern, Great Northern and Gatwick Express, to public control. Leer
Renfe extends deadline for bids for 30 high-speed trains
Renfe has pushed back the deadline for manufacturers to submit bids for 30 new high-speed trainsets from 9 to 23 June, adjusting the timetable of a strategically sensitive procurement. Leer
Renfe’s class 402 units receive type authorisation for the Cotos line
Spain's railway safety agency AESF has this week granted type authorisation to Renfe's new class 402 units for Madrid Cercanías line C-9, albeit subject to temporary restrictions pending on-line testing. Leer
Adif activates its 2026-2027 wildfire prevention plan
Spain's Adif activates its 2026-2027 wildfire prevention plan, strengthening mitigation and coordination across the rail network, with intensified summer measures and support from AEMET and train operators. Leer
Madrid Metro will set all single journeys at €1.50 from 1 June
Madrid Metro single tickets revert to the price from 15 years ago, €1.50 per journey regardless of stations, from Monday 1 June. Leer
Worker Dies in Cercanías Madrid C-5 Tunnel After Backhoe Accident
A 39-year-old maintenance worker died early Thursday after being struck by a backhoe bucket in the C-5 tunnel between Laguna and Embajadores stations. Leer
Contactless bank card payment rolled out at Alameda–Rancagua–San Fernando turnstiles
EFE Trenes de Chile has launched ‘Pago AlToke’, enabling direct bank card validation at AFC gates on the Alameda–Rancagua–San Fernando commuter corridor, completing phase three of its Conecta programme. Leer
Hundreds of passengers stranded in two TGVs without air conditioning north of Lyon
An overhead line failure on Monday immobilised two TGVs for hours north of Lyon in 32°C heat. Both services reached their destinations with delays exceeding six hours. Leer
Apostolos Tzitzikostas to open InnoTrans 2026
InnoTrans, the leading transport trade fair, will mark its 30th anniversary in Berlin with strong institutional backing, including EU commissioners, senior industry executives and the European Commissioner for Sustainable Transport. Leer