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.
Brief overview of key events and news in the rail rolling stock markets.
