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Chile debuts its inaugural hydrogen-powered train, a locomotive for Ferrocarril de Antofagasta a Bolivia running on fuel cells and batteries.
Chilean FCAB unveils its first hydrogen fuel cell locomotive
It becomes the first Latin American freight railway to use hydrogen.
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November 26, 2025 at 9:08 AM
Chile debuts its inaugural hydrogen-powered train, a locomotive for Ferrocarril de Antofagasta a Bolivia running on fuel cells and batteries.
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.
Iryo faces first day of strike without incidents
Transport established a minimum service of 73%.
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November 26, 2025 at 7:31 AM
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.
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.
Puertos del Estado injects €11.6 million into rail access to Punta Langosteira
It will link the outer harbour of La Coruña with the RFIG.
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November 25, 2025 at 7:49 PM
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.
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.
Adif awards rail integration studies in Jaén
Pedestrian and vehicle footbridges will be built linking the two sides of the road.
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November 21, 2025 at 3:14 PM
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.
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.
EIB Grants €1.7 billion euros for Burgos–Vitoria HSL
This section will link the Basque Y with the high-speed network.
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November 21, 2025 at 9:08 AM
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.
We analyse the punctuality data for Renfe's commercial and PSO services in October. Except for conventional Media Distancia, they are better than in September.
Renfe's high speed, Cercanías Madrid and Rodalies Barcelona improve punctuality in October
Media Distancia worsened slightly, while Rodalies de Barcelona achieved its best figures of the year.
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November 18, 2025 at 7:48 PM
We analyse the punctuality data for Renfe's commercial and PSO services in October. Except for conventional Media Distancia, they are better than in September.
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.
Amandine Thomas-Commin to succeed Hélène Valenzuela at Ouigo España
The change will take place by the end of the year.
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November 18, 2025 at 6:17 PM
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.
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.
Adif AV to build a new high-speed train station in Parla
Construction will be "very simple and very economical".
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November 17, 2025 at 3:14 PM
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.
The Spanish Minister of Transport announces the complete renovation of the Madrid-Barcelona high-speed line, which will be adapted to run at 350 km/h. The journey will take less than 2 hours.
Spain announces 350 km/h in the Madrid-Barcelona HSL
The Spanish Minister of Transport announces the complete renovation of the Madrid-Barcelona high-speed line, which will be adapted to run at 350 km/h. The journey will take less than 2 hours.
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November 17, 2025 at 10:41 AM
The Spanish Minister of Transport announces the complete renovation of the Madrid-Barcelona high-speed line, which will be adapted to run at 350 km/h. The journey will take less than 2 hours.
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.
Talgo ends third quarter in the red
The company aims to end the year with a zero balance.
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November 14, 2025 at 7:48 PM
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.
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%.
CAF boosts performance in the first nine months of 2025
Net profit reached 100 million euros.
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November 14, 2025 at 3:14 PM
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%.
Renfe opens a tender to supply seats to convert 22 trains of the 447 series for regional services, with an option for 10 more.
Renfe opens tender to retrofit up to 32 class 447 EMUs for regional service
They will be added to the 32 transformed between 2012 and 2015.
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November 14, 2025 at 1:43 PM
Renfe opens a tender to supply seats to convert 22 trains of the 447 series for regional services, with an option for 10 more.
The lower house of the Spanish Parliament has given the green light to the Sustainable Mobility Act, incorporating 20 amendments forwarded by the Senate.
Spanish Sustainable Mobility Act Passes Final Hurdle
It will enter into force after its publication in the BOE.
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November 13, 2025 at 7:48 PM
The lower house of the Spanish Parliament has given the green light to the Sustainable Mobility Act, incorporating 20 amendments forwarded by the Senate.
With 191 votes in favour and 158 against, Spain’s Congress of Deputies approves the PP amendment that requires reinstating Renfe’s former punctuality commitments for its commercial trains.
Spanish congress approves restoration of Renfe’s old punctuality commitment
Óscar Puente and Renfe will look for ways to avoid this in order to maintain a level playing field.
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November 13, 2025 at 6:17 PM
With 191 votes in favour and 158 against, Spain’s Congress of Deputies approves the PP amendment that requires reinstating Renfe’s former punctuality commitments for its commercial trains.
From 26 March, European Sleeper will operate the Paris-Berlin night train, which SNCF and ÖBB will discontinue on 14 December.
Paris-Berlin night train to run again with European Sleeper
Tickets go on sale on 16 December.
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November 13, 2025 at 4:46 PM
From 26 March, European Sleeper will operate the Paris-Berlin night train, which SNCF and ÖBB will discontinue on 14 December.
Within less than two years, Metro de Madrid will bring into service the first of 40 new trains for Line 1, replacing the much-loved "Pandas" from the 2000 A series.
New Trains for Madrid Metro Line 1 Set to Arrive in 2027
They will be dual-voltage trains with the latest technological innovations.
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November 13, 2025 at 3:14 PM
Within less than two years, Metro de Madrid will bring into service the first of 40 new trains for Line 1, replacing the much-loved "Pandas" from the 2000 A series.
While in Spain Renfe accuses Ouigo (SNCF) of overusing its depots, across the border, Trenitalia was compelled to halt its domestic trains for a month after SNCF refused to grant access to its own facilities.
Trenitalia France forced to suspend services in 2023 After SNCF denied access to maintenance depots
While in Spain Renfe accuses Ouigo (SNCF) of overusing its depots, across the border, Trenitalia was compelled to halt its domestic trains for a month after SNCF refused to grant access to its own facilities.
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November 12, 2025 at 7:48 PM
While in Spain Renfe accuses Ouigo (SNCF) of overusing its depots, across the border, Trenitalia was compelled to halt its domestic trains for a month after SNCF refused to grant access to its own facilities.
Luxembourg-based rail leasing firm NEXRAIL has signed a contract with Stadler Valencia for the construction of up to 200 hybrid locomotives from the EURO9000 family. This marks the biggest locomotive order ever received by the factory.
NEXRAIL orders up to 200 battery hybrid EURO9000 locomotives from Stadler Valencia
They will add 9 MW and 1.2 MW of power in hybrid mode.
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November 12, 2025 at 6:18 PM
Luxembourg-based rail leasing firm NEXRAIL has signed a contract with Stadler Valencia for the construction of up to 200 hybrid locomotives from the EURO9000 family. This marks the biggest locomotive order ever received by the factory.
Polish operator PKP Intercity has signed a 30‑year contract for the manufacture and maintenance of 42 double‑deck Coradia Max trains. The agreement also includes provision for a further 30 units.
PKP and Alstom Sign Deal for 42 Coradia Max trains
They will renew the long-distance fleet.
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November 12, 2025 at 1:43 PM
Polish operator PKP Intercity has signed a 30‑year contract for the manufacture and maintenance of 42 double‑deck Coradia Max trains. The agreement also includes provision for a further 30 units.
Last week, the European Commission unveiled an ambitious plan to build a pan-European high-speed rail network. Anchored in the TEN-T framework, it aims to drastically cut travel times across the continent.
EC unveils future pan-European high-speed network
From Madrid to Paris it will take 6 hours on the lines under construction or in the pipeline.
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November 11, 2025 at 3:14 PM
Last week, the European Commission unveiled an ambitious plan to build a pan-European high-speed rail network. Anchored in the TEN-T framework, it aims to drastically cut travel times across the continent.
Madrid Metro has confirmed that the first new trains for Line 6 will arrive in July 2026. Night-time testing will begin on Lines 10 and 11.
Madrid Metro to receive Line 6 trains in July 2026
They will start service in 2027.
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November 11, 2025 at 1:43 PM
Madrid Metro has confirmed that the first new trains for Line 6 will arrive in July 2026. Night-time testing will begin on Lines 10 and 11.
The Spanish Minister for Transport has expressed his commitment to the Balearic Government in backing the extension of the island’s rail network.
Spanish Government pledges support to expand Mallorca’s railway
The plan envisages a line to the airport and Llucmajor and the connection of Sa Pobla with Alcúdia.
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November 11, 2025 at 12:13 PM
The Spanish Minister for Transport has expressed his commitment to the Balearic Government in backing the extension of the island’s rail network.
Today, we are launching our flash news bulletin in English! A summary in under three minutes of the latest Spanish and international rail news, now for a global audience. So, get comfortable and enjoy!
November 10, 2025 at 6:23 PM
Today, we are launching our flash news bulletin in English! A summary in under three minutes of the latest Spanish and international rail news, now for a global audience. So, get comfortable and enjoy!
The bill that will complete the renationalisation of the railway in the United Kingdom —excluding freight and train ownership— has arrived in Parliament.
Great British Railways reaches the British Parliament
GBR could be fully operational in two years.
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November 7, 2025 at 7:48 PM
The bill that will complete the renationalisation of the railway in the United Kingdom —excluding freight and train ownership— has arrived in Parliament.
Swiss operator SBB has awarded Siemens Mobility a CHF 2 billion contract to manufacture 116 double-decker trains, with an option for 86 more, for the Zürich S-Bahn, RER Vaud, and the Martigny–Annemasse line.
SBB orders up to 200 double-decker trains from Siemens
Stadler regrets the decision taken by the railway company.
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November 7, 2025 at 12:12 PM
Swiss operator SBB has awarded Siemens Mobility a CHF 2 billion contract to manufacture 116 double-decker trains, with an option for 86 more, for the Zürich S-Bahn, RER Vaud, and the Martigny–Annemasse line.