Spain: industrial association pushes for rail freight lines reopening
The Industrial Engineering Association of Castille y Leon in Spain thinks rail lines and capacity could be better utilised for freight. At least, this seems to be the core message of the group’s demand to...Read more
Adif takes action on coastal line to avoid flooding
Adif has begun work on the construction of a new breakwater along the Barcelona-Mataró-Maçanet-Massanes line, the famous coastal railway that is at increased risk of extreme weather conditions brought on climate change.Read more
Adif extends rail sidings all over Spain to the benefit of rail freight
The Spanish infrastructure manager Adif will launch a rail sidings extension project in multiple rail freight stations in Spain. The purpose is to extend sidings to 750 metres and provide more space for efficient rail...Read more
80% price increase for electricity puts Spanish railway firms in trouble
Spanish railway undertakings have raised their concern over the unprecedented increase in its operating costs, as a result of the high electricity prices. They have asked the government for support, to prevent disruptions of their services.Read more
New rail freight line at the port of La Coruña ready to take off
New infrastructure is ready to get into the construction phase at the Spanish port of La Coruña. A railway line connecting the main port with the city’s outer port of Punta Langosteira will improve the...Read more
Adif tenders direct rail link to the port of Seville
The Spanish infrastructure manager Adif will tender the construction of a new railway line which will provide direct access to the port of Seville. The new rail link will be approximately 2,5 kilometres long and...Read more
Adif awards contract for variable gauge axle system for freight trains
Spanish railway manager Adif has awarded a contract for an improved version of a variable gauge axle system for freight rolling stock to TRIA Transport Engineering and Technology. The project costs nearly 6 million euros...Read more
Spain can do better with rail freight, says transport association
Spain is not utilising rail freight’s full potential. Despite sufficient infrastructure, the share of the goods transport market is still pretty low and could grow more. What factors hinder further expansion, and what solutions can...Read more
Adif finishes part of Spanish section Mediterranean Rail Freight Corridor
In Catalonia, Spain, Adif has finished railway works on the Martorell-Sant Sadurní section, part of the Mediterranean Rail Freight Corridor. The Martorell tunnel is adapted to the European standard and has a third track for...Read more
Three months of rail disruptions between Zaragoza and Sagunto
Around thirty rail freight services will suffer delays and a cost increase due to nearly three months of upgrade works on the railway that links Zaragoza with Sagunto Port. This 315 kilometres-long railway line runs...Read more
Canfranc-Oloron railway track loses vital customers
The chemical company Ercros will no longer use the Spanish-Franco railway track between Canfranc and Oloron. The infrastructure requires upgrades to respond to the market needs, the long-term customer claimed. The railway line is 61.5 km...Read moreAdif issues new green bonds worth 600 million
The Spanish manager of rail infrastructure Adif has successfully issued 600 million Euros in bonds to invest in projects with environmental benefits. International investors accounted for 67 per cent of the total, with French and...Read moreRail freight and chemical industries meet in Madrid to align plans
The Spanish manager of rail infrastructure Adif and the Spanish association of chemical manufacturers Feique held a meeting to align rail infrastructure updates with the chemical industry needs and propel the rail transport market share....Read more
More logistics operators needed in Andalusian ports
Huelva port authority and several transport operators have discussed the rail freight project “Mancha Centro” in the Spanish town of Alcazar de San Juan on Thursday 28 March. The main aim of the project is...Read more
Interview with Raul Miguez Bailo, Deputy Director of Adif
The Spanish rail industry is enjoying a record investment year due to the acceleration plans to develop the Mediterranean, Atlantic and Cantabrian-Mediterranean Corridors. Railfreight.com has talked to the Deputy Director to the Presidency of Adif,...Read more
Spanish rail engineering to become more efficient
Spanish manager of rail infrastructure Adif has developed a new working methodology for engineering works using digital technologies. This should make the engineering phase of a railway project shorter and more efficient. The methodology is called...Read more
Adif to develop new section of Cantabrian-Mediterranean corridor
Spanish rail infrastructure manager Adif is set to develop the 7-kilometre track in Tafalla, in the Navarra region. The line is a part of the Cantabrian-Mediterranean corridor. The works cost 36.78 million Euros and will...Read moreCivil works to upgrade Madrid-Vicalvaro terminal
The Spanish rail freight terminal Madrid-Vicalvaro will be upgraded with four new rail tracks and a new electronic centre. The Spanish government has authorised the tender to select an engineering firm for the works. The project...Read moreAdif to repair flooded railway between Asturias and Biscay
Spanish infrastructure manager Adif is set to repair the rail track between the northern Spanish provinces of Asturias and Biscay. This train link was impacted by heavy rainfall on several points between Santander (region of...Read more