Latest RENFE News
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Renfe Renews Partnership with Expretio, Strengthening Rail Revenue Management Innovation
Renfe renews its partnership with Expretio, extending a collaboration since 2011 to advance rail revenue management innovation.
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Leo Express Awarded Operation Contract for Prague–Munich Service
Leo Express has been awarded the tender to operate a new international service set to run between Prague and Munich.
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Renfe Launches Tender for Up to 40 High-Speed Trains
Spanish rail operator Renfe has approved a tender to purchase up to 40 high-speed trains, valued at 1.777 billion EUR.
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High-Speed Rail Services Return on Madrid–Seville Line Following Adamuz Derailment
High-speed rail services between Madrid and southern Spain have recommenced following the completion of repairs and safety checks.
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Renfe to Operate Madrid–Barcelona High-Speed Route Exclusively with AVE
From 8 September 2025, Renfe will operate all high-speed services between Madrid and Barcelona using its AVE model.
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Renfe Carries Record 277.4 Million Passengers in First Half of 2025
Spanish rail operator Renfe transported 277.4 million passengers between January and June 2025, setting a new ridership record.
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Renfe's AVE Trains Serve One Million Passengers between France and Spain
Renfe’s international AVE service between France and Spain has surpassed one million passengers since its launch in summer 2023.
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Renfe Partners with Longitude to Operate Rail Services in Italy
Renfe is set to enter the Italian market in partnership with Longitude Holding, running passenger services under the Arenaways brand.
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Renfe Affirms Commitment to Real-Time Data Sharing
At Global Mobility Call, Renfe has reaffirmed its dedication to improving passenger experience by embracing real-time data sharing.
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Spain: FCH2RAIL Hydrogen Train Begins Testing on Torralba-Soria Line
Adif, Renfe and CAF have announced that the FCH2RAIL project's bi-mode hydrogen train has begun tests on the Torralba-Soria line in Spain.
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Renfe Exercises Option to Order 32 Additional Electric Trains from CAF
Renfe is exercising an option to order an additional 32 medium-distance electric trains from CAF following a 2022 contract.
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FCH2Rail Project Tests Bi-Mode Hydrogen Train on Spanish Railway Network
The FCH2Rail project has commenced the first test runs of its bi-mode hydrogen train on the Zaragoza-Canfranc line on Spain's rail network.
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Talgo Avril High-Speed Trains to Enter Commercial Service in November
The first Talgo Avril very high-speed trains will be ready to enter commercial service on Renfe's network from November 2023.
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Renfe Awards CAF Supply of 29 Electric Trains
Renfe's Board of Directors has approved a contract for CAF to supply 29 four-car electric multiple units and 15 years of maintenance.
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Spain: Renfe Mercancías Deploys New Stadler Electric Locomotives
Renfe Mercancías has completed the first commercial use of its new 'Zero CO2' electric locomotives, which were manufactured by Stadler.
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Renfe Authorised to Create State-Owned Company for International Projects
Renfe has been given authorisation to create the state-owned company Renfe Proyectos Internacionales by Spain's Council of Ministers.
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Renfe Begins Testing AVE Trains between Spain and France
Renfe has commenced on-route testing of its AVE high-speed trains that will operate between Spain and France.
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Renfe Invests 122 Million Euro into Freight Rail Decarbonisation and Digitisation
Renfe Mercancías has announced plans to invest 122.7 million EUR into the decarbonisation and digitisation of freight rail in Spain.
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Renfe Purchases 97 New Trains for Fleet Renewal Plan
Renfe has purchased an additional 97 new Cercanías and Media Distancia trains as part of its train fleet renewal plan.
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Renfe Orders 49 Additional Coradia Stream High-Capacity Trains
Renfe has ordered an additional 49 additional Coradia Stream high-capacity trains from Alstom. These will be manufactured in Barcelona.
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Spain: Renfe to Order 101 Cercanías and Media Distancia Trains
Renfe plans to execute the purchase option for 101 additional Cercanías and Media Distancia trains before the end of this year.
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Spain: Stadler Presents 4 Trivoltage Electric Locomotives to Renfe
Stadler Valencia has presented four of twelve high-power electric locomotives ordered by Renfe Mercancías for freight operations in Spain.
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CAF Receives Order for 28 Electric Trains from Renfe
Renfe has ordered 28 electric trains from CAF. These will operate on the Spanish operator's medium distance services.
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CAF Begins Dynamic Track Tests on Hydrogen Train Prototype
CAF has begun dynamic track testing the hydrogen-powered demonstrator train developed for the FCH2Rail project.