Renfe seeks permission to operate alone in the Portuguese market

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Change of direction in Renfe’s internationalization process. The Spanish publicly traded company has decided to abandon cooperation with. Portuguese combinations begins to operate alone in transportation. passengers in the neighboring country liberalization railway.

According to the report of the General Directorate of Development and Strategy, the company he headed Raul Blanco started looking “Technical assistance in obtaining the security certificate in Portugal and Outline of operational documentation”.

In this way, the current situation between the two Iberian companies that currently own Celtic train between vigo And Port as the only international route with two inadequate services per day in each direction.

Until now, they have always shown their talents from the Spanish public operator. “willingness to cooperate and not compete” With its Portuguese counterpart, something that has not even crossed the line for now Lisbon and Madrid.

Reach the goal as soon as possible C.Single Security Certificate (CSU) This allows stand-alone work through the complex Portuguese network and translation of manuals into Portuguese.

Among other technical requirements Portuguese Infrastructures contains the obsolescence of the security system –Convel. catenary or a desire not to emigrate international indicator available routes.

why does this happen trains avril After completing the tests, it may be the newest model of the 106 series, which is still awaiting approval.The first to circulate as High Speed ​​services on the other side of Miño.

This step for Renfe will put it ahead of other private companies that have already shown interest in Renfe.The future line between Lisbon, Porto and the Galician border. Spanish-Italian iris has the approval European Commission To launch a new direct service from A Coruña to the Portuguese capital before 2029.

It is ruled by the same horizon B-Rail – Belonging to the Barraqueiros group – to combine Braga and Faro as the first private operator in the country. At the same time, Comboios de Portugal’s wagon renewal process Approval of the Portuguese Ministry of Financeie Talgo trains slidable back will be in the best position to operate on the new High Speed ​​lines. As of 2026.

Change to previous plan

On February 14, the Council of Ministers society commercial named “Renfe International Projects” will continue with the expansion envisaged in the strategic plan. through him” will beginto call international opportunities and design of an organizational structure according to the needs” to achieve this.

Entering the French market is a goal pursued especially in recent years.Termination of business relations with SNCF –competing under the low-cost brand ouigo Administrative hurdles in Spain – and already surmounted, in obtaining roaming permitsComplaints from the Spanish government were dismissed.

In the heart of the old continent, it owns 50% of the Czech Republic’s shareholders. Lion Express –licensed to operate in many countries- and alliance in the UK. Great Troop Trains to operate a new service between London and Wales. This expansion includes Houston and Dallasstill waiting for government funds to arrive.

New delay day of up to 50 minutes on the Atlantic Axis

Where the state of rail passenger transport has not changed, or at least not improved, is Galicia. This Atlantic Axis trains connecting Vigo-Urzáiz station and A Coruña This Monday, they experienced delays of up to 50 minutes in their early morning service when a new malfunction occurred on the wagons.

with MD 12411 departure 5:35 morning of the city of Herculine 25 minutes stopped in Santiago from Compostela.

HE clogging of one of the wheels of the latest model cars It caused him to stop for another half hour in Padrón. from Galician Middle Distance Association show your regrets “We’re tied to the train and that can be resolved.”

Therefore, they have intensified their contacts with governments at different levels, recognizing that this election period coincides with the equator of reductions in this type of transport. They also encourage all users to join. II Renfe Customer Experience Forums in Galicia It will be held in Pontevedra (May 22), Santiago (May 29) and Ferrol (June 5).

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