Spain: The FCH2Rail consortium, which has been implementing a €14 mln project since 2021, has unveiled the results.
Spain: The Spanish operator has on numerous occasions stressed issues with the first ten high-speed trains, which were launched in May.
Spain: The first ten AVE trains have commenced operation between Madrid and Galicia and Asturias. These are the world’s first variable gauge trains with a max speed of 330 km/h. The prototype was unveiled in 2012, and the delivery was delayed by more than 3 years.
Spain: Currently, the train is undergoing static tests at the plant in Santa Perpètua de Mogoda, Spain, where another two vehicles are being assembled.
Spain: The manufacturer started testing the first four-car T100 at the plant in Albuixech, Spain, with the trials of another partially double-deck eight-car T200 to follow soon.
Spain: The first batch comprises ten variable gauge AVE trains with 507 seats.
Spain: The Ministry of Transport and Mobility uncovered weaknesses in coordination between the infrastructure operator Adif, the national operator Renfe as a customer and the train manufacturer CAF as a supplier.
Spain: According to Spanish media, Renfe has decided to seek a higher fine from the train manufacturer, €166 mln instead of the €116 mln previously announced. Talgo says it has not yet received a lawsuit.
Spain: According to the Spanish Minister of Transport and Sustainable Mobility Oscar Puente, the manufacturer will start assembling the first ten trains at the Gipuzkoa plant on 26 February.
