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🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

A Lost and Found Office Called X

Over 500 people helped José Arcas in his search for an iPad he forgot on a Renfe AVE train.

Mar 23 • 04:30 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Political tension grows due to lack of alternatives for the Renfe route between Madrid and Malaga starting March 24

Political tensions are escalating due to the lack of alternative travel options after the Renfe high-speed train route between Madrid and Malaga is interrupted starting March 24.

Mar 19 • 17:33 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

A problem in the signaling systems causes "significant delays" in the AVE trains entering and leaving Madrid

High-speed trains to and from Madrid are facing significant delays due to a signaling system issue, as reported by Adif.

Mar 18 • 08:25 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Delays in high-speed trains originating or destined for Madrid due to an incident in Adif's signaling

High-speed trains in and out of Madrid are experiencing significant delays due to issues with signaling systems managed by Adif.

Mar 18 • 08:21 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

The strong wind storm causes three minor injuries and forces the closure of train services on the R11 line between Girona and Figueres

A strong wind storm in northern Catalonia has caused three minor injuries and disrupted train services between Girona and Figueres.

Mar 15 • 12:03 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

The Rodalies crisis worsens this Monday with three months of works in the Garraf tunnels

The ongoing Rodalies crisis is set to worsen on Monday with the commencement of three months of construction on the Garraf tunnels, impacting one of the busiest train lines in Catalonia.

Mar 15 • 11:37 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

The warning from Renfe to its inspectors after a new incident on the Madrid-Sevilla line: "Everyone must be made aware, the smell of smoke is a clear sign of great risk"

Renfe issued a warning after a train emitted smoke due to a minor fire in one of its components during a journey from Madrid to Sevilla, stressing the importance of awareness among staff concerning smoke as a safety hazard.

Mar 13 • 21:44 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Renfe launches its first job offer of the year seeking 550 train drivers

Renfe has announced its first job offer of the year, seeking to fill 550 train driver positions as part of a broader plan to increase its workforce by 2,000 this year.

Mar 11 • 11:35 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Renfe restores direct AVE service between Barcelona and Sevilla, cut off since the Adamuz accident

Renfe has resumed its direct AVE service between Barcelona and Sevilla after a suspension that began on January 18 due to an accident.

Mar 10 • 10:42 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

The former director of Rodalies dismissed due to the crisis is applying to lead Renfe's bus company

The former director of Rodalies, Josep Enric García Alemany, is set to be appointed head of Renfe's upcoming bus company after previously being dismissed amid a crisis.

Mar 9 • 17:23 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Metro Line 3 Closes Until Sunday Between Moncloa and Sol Due to a Track Incident at Plaza de España

Metro Line 3 in Madrid is partially closed until Sunday due to maintenance work on the track between Moncloa and Sol, raising criticism from Renfe's president regarding the management of the Madrid Community.

Mar 6 • 09:52 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

The investigation expects more news from the cameras of the Iryo train derailed in Adamuz than from the black boxes

The investigation into the January derailment of Iryo trains in Adamuz is focusing on data from onboard cameras rather than black boxes.

Mar 5 • 09:27 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Renfe will jump into the bus market and create its own company in response to the wave of incidents on the tracks

Renfe plans to enter the bus transportation sector by creating its own company to address disruptions caused by railway incidents and improvements.

Mar 3 • 04:15 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Renfe hires KPMG and PwC to compete with major railway companies for routes in France

Renfe has signed a framework agreement with KPMG, PwC, NTT Data, and Forvis Mazars to enhance its international operations and prepare for competition in the French railway market.

Mar 2 • 04:15 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

On board the first train to pass through Adamuz a month after the accident: "It's impossible not to travel with a knot in your stomach"

The first train from Madrid to Sevilla resumed services a month after a deadly accident in Adamuz, prompting mixed emotions from passengers.

Feb 17 • 11:02 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Iryo and Renfe resume services between Madrid and Seville uninterrupted one month after the Adamuz tragedy

Train operators Iryo and Renfe have reinstated uninterrupted services between Madrid and Seville following repairs after the tragic accident near Adamuz, which had resulted in 46 fatalities.

Feb 17 • 05:01 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Renfe starts service in Catalonia at half capacity: speed limits at 200 points

Renfe has resumed limited service in Catalonia, applying speed restrictions at 200 points while maintenance work is underway.

Feb 16 • 06:46 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

The Faces of the Railway Strike: "Where Have They Put the Money, if Everything is So Bad?"

A passenger expresses frustration over significant delays and poor communication during a railway strike in Spain, highlighting the struggle faced by travelers amid operational issues.

Feb 9 • 19:36 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
World

Indra will continue to support the AVE to Mecca for five more years

Indra will extend its support for the AVE high-speed line between Mecca and Medina for an additional five years, following Saudi Arabia's decision to continue Renfe's operation until 2038.

Feb 9 • 17:58 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

Puente agrees with unions on 3,600 more positions in Renfe and Adif, more rest for train drivers, 461 million more for maintenance, and 300 "road" vehicles to supervise tracks to end the strike

The Spanish Ministry of Transport has reached an agreement with unions for increased funding and resources in the railway sector to end a strike amid safety concerns following recent accidents.

Feb 9 • 17:27 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

The train strike starts this Monday with 350 high-speed services canceled and the Cercanías at 50%

A train strike in Spain has begun, resulting in the cancellation of 350 high-speed services and reduced Cercanías services as negotiations continue.

Feb 9 • 07:33 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

Puente announces a 2.8 billion operation for Spanish companies in Saudi Arabia and the continuation of Renfe on the Medina-Mecca line

The Spanish Transport Minister, Óscar Puente, announced a €2.8 billion operation to benefit Spanish companies in Saudi Arabia, including the extension of Renfe's role on the Medina-Mecca high-speed rail line until 2038.

Feb 8 • 15:46 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

The Journey Across Spain on Non-Working Trains

A report details the persistent delays and chaos in Renfe's Rodalies and AVE train services, particularly between Barcelona and Córdoba.

Feb 8 • 04:45 UTC
🇪🇸 ABC
National & Local

"Without trains, there is no future" – outcry in Barcelona over Rodalies chaos

Thousands protested in Barcelona against train delays and lack of investment in the Rodalies train service.

Feb 7 • 17:37 UTC
🇪🇸 ABC
National & Local

Renfe maintains suspension of half the Galician railway network for the third consecutive day

Renfe has suspended half of the Galician railway network for three consecutive days due to extreme flood risk.

Feb 7 • 10:35 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
Crime & Justice

The Mossos ask for collaboration to find the aggressors of two Renfe security guards in L'Hospitalet de Llobregat

The Mossos d'Esquadra have requested public assistance to locate two men who attacked Renfe security guards with a machete in L'Hospitalet de Llobregat.

Feb 6 • 20:58 UTC
🇪🇸 elDiario.es
National & Local

Renfe, Ouigo and Iryo cancel more than 330 high-speed trains due to the railway strike

Renfe, Ouigo, and Iryo are canceling over 330 high-speed trains during the general strike in the railway sector scheduled for February 9, 10, and 11.

Feb 6 • 15:56 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Keys of the train drivers' strike in February: Will the strike continue? What trains are affected and what minimum services will Renfe have?

Train drivers are set to strike on February 9, 10, and 11 to protest labor conditions.

Feb 6 • 14:44 UTC
🇪🇸 elDiario.es
National & Local

Transport and the unions of Adif and Renfe still fail to reach an agreement and the strike continues

After three days of negotiations, the Ministry of Transport and unions representing workers from Adif and Renfe have yet to reach an agreement regarding the planned strike on February 9, 10, and 11, with unions calling for increased investments in railway infrastructure following recent accidents.

Feb 6 • 10:59 UTC
🇪🇸 ABC
Crime & Justice

Outrage among victims and families of Adamuz as Renfe cuts psychological aid

Victims and families affected by the Adamuz train tragedy express outrage after Renfe reduces psychological support, which it no longer treats as an emergency.

Feb 6 • 09:46 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Transport announces that the 'normality' of Rodalies will not arrive until April

Transport officials have stated that normal service for Rodalies will not resume until April, following recent disruptions due to infrastructure issues.

Feb 6 • 09:07 UTC
🇪🇸 elDiario.es
National & Local

Rodalies does not expect to restore normal train services until April

Rodalies spokesman Antonio Carmona announced that normal train services are expected to be restored by April, while ensuring minimum services during the upcoming machinists' strike.

Feb 6 • 08:04 UTC
🇪🇸 ABC
National & Local

Cercanías Madrid quadruples the number of incidents since Óscar Puente's arrival

The number of incidents in Madrid's Cercanías train network has quadrupled since Óscar Puente took charge, with 1,521 reported in 2025 compared to just 375 in 2023, while Renfe disputes these figures as 'fictitious'.

Feb 6 • 00:28 UTC
🇪🇸 elDiario.es
National & Local

A landslide in Sant Feliu (Barcelona) interrupts the R4 Rodalies line between Martorell and l'Hospitalet

A landslide in Sant Feliu de Llobregat disrupts the R4 Rodalies line between Martorell and l'Hospitalet de Llobregat, affecting train services according to Renfe's announcement.

Feb 5 • 20:37 UTC
🇪🇸 elDiario.es
National & Local

Transport and the Adif and Renfe unions still without agreement and the strike on February 9, 10, and 11 continues

Following a second meeting, the Ministry of Transport and representatives of Adif and Renfe workers have yet to reach an agreement regarding a strike scheduled for February 9, 10, and 11 due to recent high-speed train accidents.

Feb 5 • 13:16 UTC
🇪🇸 elDiario.es
National & Local

Renfe cancels 955 trains due to the strike on February 9, 10, and 11: 272 high-speed and long-distance and 683 medium-distance

Renfe has canceled 955 trains, including 272 high-speed and long-distance services and 683 medium-distance services, due to a strike by railway unions scheduled for February 9, 10, and 11.

Feb 5 • 12:09 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Renfe, Iryo and Ouigo extend the 25-minute increase in travel time between Madrid and Barcelona until December

Renfe, Iryo, and Ouigo have agreed to extend the increased travel time of 25 minutes on the high-speed line between Madrid and Barcelona until December due to recent railroad chaos.

Feb 5 • 11:38 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

High speed loses speed: Renfe, Iryo, and Ouigo agree with Adif to delay the Madrid-Barcelona route by 25 minutes until December

Spain's high-speed train operators Renfe, Iryo, and Ouigo have reached an agreement with Adif to extend travel times between Madrid and Barcelona by at least 25 minutes until December due to ongoing railway crisis following a tragic accident.

Feb 5 • 11:35 UTC
🇪🇸 elDiario.es
National & Local

Adif extends the 25-minute increase in high-speed travel times between Madrid and Barcelona until December

Adif has decided to extend the average 25-minute increase in high-speed travel times between Madrid and Barcelona until December at the request of operators Renfe, Iryo, and Ouigo.

Feb 5 • 11:18 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Rodalies begins its service with cuts and speed limitations: 'We are losing three to zero'

Rodalies train services resumed with significant disruptions and speed restrictions, with officials unable to provide a timeline for normal operation following a serious accident in January.

Feb 5 • 06:49 UTC
🇪🇸 ABC
National & Local

The drip of layoffs in Renfe ahead of a historic railway strike

Renfe faces critical weeks following train accidents while negotiations with unions to prevent upcoming strike actions become increasingly complicated.

Feb 5 • 03:16 UTC
🇪🇸 elDiario.es
National & Local

Renfe temporarily halts the purchase of new high-speed trains due to the Adamuz accident

Renfe has temporarily suspended the purchase of 30 new high-speed trains following the Adamuz accident, focusing instead on restoring services and supporting the victims' families.

Feb 4 • 15:46 UTC
🇪🇸 elDiario.es
National & Local

Unions maintain the strike at Renfe and Adif on February 9, 10, and 11 after the first meeting with Óscar Puente

Unions have decided to continue the planned strike at Renfe and Adif on February 9, 10, and 11, as negotiations after a meeting with Óscar Puente did not reach an agreement.

Feb 4 • 13:21 UTC
🇪🇸 ABC
National & Local

Renfe temporarily halts the purchase of 30 new high-speed trains due to the Adamuz accident

Renfe has temporarily halted the order for 30 new high-speed trains following the Adamuz accident, although this is seen as a prioritization rather than a permanent change in plans.

Feb 4 • 11:59 UTC
🇪🇸 ABC
National & Local

Renfe dismisses another executive amid the railway crisis

Renfe has dismissed its director of Innovation, Sustainability, and Digital Transformation, Sonia Araújo, as part of ongoing turmoil following a railway crisis marked by accidents and incidents.

Feb 4 • 11:48 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

Renfe temporarily halts the purchase of 30 new high-speed trains due to the Adamuz accident

Renfe has temporarily halted the purchase of new high-speed trains in light of the Adamuz accident, focusing on restoring service and aiding victims' families.

Feb 4 • 11:31 UTC
🇪🇸 elDiario.es
National & Local

Renfe cancels Avant trains in Andalusia and only maintains Media Distancia from Madrid to Jaén

Renfe has announced the cancellation of Avant trains in Andalusia and will only maintain Media Distancia service from Madrid to Jaén due to adverse weather conditions.

Feb 4 • 10:31 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Renfe replaces its innovation director after the fiasco of the new Siemens software in Rodalies

Renfe has replaced its innovation director Sonia Araujo following the failure of the new Siemens software, amidst growing government scrutiny.

Feb 4 • 10:05 UTC
🇪🇸 elDiario.es
National & Local

Rodalies starts again at half-speed with no forecast for full service recovery

Rodalies trains are operating again but at reduced capacity and with no clear timeline for full service restoration after disruptions and delays.

Feb 4 • 06:16 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Renfe halts the purchase of 30 high-speed trains while the Adamuz incident is clarified

Renfe has postponed the procurement of 30 high-speed trains amid investigations into the Adamuz accident involving the Frecciarossa model.

Feb 4 • 04:15 UTC

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