Labour disputes bring February strikes in Spain starting today
The Spanish railway workers’ unions CCOO and SCF launched a 23-hour strike at midnight on 9 February. The strike is expected to affect traffic throughout…
Spanish government greenlights establishment of Train Port Barcelona
The Spanish government approved the creation of Train Port Barcelona, a new entity that will be in charge of the development and management of the…
MSC to build another rail terminal at Zaragoza PLAZA Logistics Centre
The Zaragoza PLAZA Railway Logistics Centre, in northeastern Spain, will soon have a second MSC rail freight terminal. The company is ready to invest 20…
Spain awards another contract for Algeciras-Bobadilla upgrade
The Spanish Ministry of Transport (MITMA) assigned a contract for 13.2 million euros for the renovation of the rail section between Almoraima and San Pablo…
Five-day Spanish rail strike averted by transport minister
A five-day strike announced by employees of Renfe and Adif was expected to cause a significant impact on railway operations in the Iberian country, with…
French and Spanish governments mull subsidies through Perthus Tunnel
The French and Spanish governments are said to be in discussions on proposals to subsidise tolls on freight trains operating through the Perthus Tunnel under…
Spain launches more tenders for Mediterranean Corridor upgrades
The Spanish Ministry of Transport (MITMA) allocated 18,3 million euros for the drafting of the projects for the renovation and conditioning of the Granada-Almería railway…
The port of Barcelona will get a new rail access route in the south
The Spanish Ministry of Transport (MITMA) put out a tender for the project of the southern rail entrance to the port of Barcelona. New railway…
EC sues Spain over failed implementation of SERA directives
The European Commission (EC) stated it will bring Spain in front of the EU Court of Justice because the country failed “to correctly transpose and…