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LZB failure results in fatal rear-end collision at Urda
LZB failure results in fatal rear-end collision at Urda

On 28 October 2026, the 07.53 Madrid Atocha - Sevilla Renfe Viajeros AVE service, reporting number 02080, operated by Velaro 103 006, travelling at a speed in excess of 100 km/h, ploughed into the rear of the stationary 07.40 Madrid Atocha - Sevilla Iryo Class 109 Frecciarossa, reporting number 06076, near the village of Urda.

Renfe orders new high speed trains
Renfe orders new high speed trains

On 27 October 2026, Renfe awarded Siemens a 1.218 billion EUR contract for 30 new 350 km/h Velaro Novo EMUs, with an option for ten more.

Renfe's Class 100 power car fire
Renfe's Class 100 power car fire

At 16.05 on 12 October 2026, a fire broke out in the rear power car of AVE 100 117 between Calatayud and Zaragoza, near Ricla.

Renfe‘s Class 453 official presentation
Renfe‘s Class 453 official presentation

On 31 August 2026, Óscar Puente unveiled the new Class 453.6 (T200) eight-car EMU.

Cercanías de Madrid: first Class 453s in service
Cercanías de Madrid: first Class 453s in service

Early on 24 August 2026, the first five of the Class 453 EMUs being supplied by Stadler València to Cercanías de Madrid entered service.

New FEVE trains - what is known so far
New FEVE trains - what is known so far

As we all know, CAF is highly secretive regarding release of information, and Renfe’s requirements change with the direction of the wind.

Leo Talgo will return to service. Maybe next time
Leo Talgo will return to service. Maybe next time

The Leo Express website indicated yesterday that from 10 August, services using Talgo will again be offered on the Bohumín - Praha route.

Leo Express's Przemyśl - Frankfurt (M) service on the entire route
Leo Express's Przemyśl - Frankfurt (M) service on the entire route

On 31 July 2026, Leo Express began operating the entire international route for its Przemyśl, Ostrava, Praha, Dresden, Erfurt and Frankfurt am Main service.

Leo Express's Talgos out of service
Leo Express's Talgos out of service

Starting on 31 July 2026, Leo Express is not offering services on the Bohumín - Praha route, which were formed by a Talgo non-traction multiple unit (NMU) and a Vectron.

Renfe: just two bidders for high speed train order
Renfe: just two bidders for high speed train order

In spite of all the speculation, on 23 June 2026 it was announced that only two manufacturers had submitted all the correct documentation required by Renfe Viajeros from bidders: Hitachi Rail and Siemens Mobility.

Financing of Renfe's new EMUs for Rodalies and Media Distancia services in Catalunya
Financing of Renfe's new EMUs for Rodalies and Media Distancia services in Catalunya

On 19 December 2025, the EIB announced that it had agreed to loan 500 million EUR to Renfe to part-finance the latter’s project to rejuvenate its EMU fleet used on Rodalies and Media Distancia services in Catalunya.

First month of operation of LE's Talgos on Czech and Slovak tracks
First month of operation of LE's Talgos on Czech and Slovak tracks

Leo Express has been operating Renfe‘s Talgo non-powered multiple units (NMUs) for a month now, with very frequent cancellations due to technical problems.

A facelift for Cercanías de Madrid Line C5
A facelift for Cercanías de Madrid Line C5

On 4 March 2026, MITMS minister Óscar Puente presented a plan to upgrade Cercanías de Madrid Line C5

Class 453 arrives in Madrid for driver training
Class 453 arrives in Madrid for driver training

On 16 May 2026, FLIRT/KISS EMU 453 001 made the journey from Stadler’s new test centre in Albacete to Fuencarral depot in Madrid.

The debacle of Talgo operation at Leo Express
The debacle of Talgo operation at Leo Express

Leo Express officially presented the first Talgo rake to the media and invited guests in Praha on 23 April 2026.

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