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Madrid brings forward second Metro Line 6 closure as works progress ahead of schedule

MADRID’S Metro Line 6 will face more disruption sooner than expected. The second phase of closures, between Legazpi and Moncloa, will now begin on 6 September

6 Aug, 2025 @ 10:24

Lead·Madrid

Malaga politicos take demands for a Costa del Sol train to Brussels and bypass Madrid

MALAGA’s People’s Party politicians have given up on Madrid and are calling on the European Union to intervene on rail infrastructure investments. A delegation from

5 Jun, 2025 @ 16:11

Andalucia·Costa del Sol·Lead·Malaga

Meet Starline: The ambitious project to connect Europe with a high-speed train line that functions ‘like a metro’

A BOLD new proposal could soon transform the way Europeans travel across the continent. Unveiled by Copenhagen-based think tank 21st Europe, Starline is a visionary

14 Apr, 2025 @ 12:04

Business & Finance·Lead·Travel News

Costa del Sol train latest: 15 companies declare interest in building long-awaited project

THE long-anticipated train on the Costa del Sol has taken another step forward, with 15 companies submitting bids for the project. The bidding process for

14 Feb, 2025 @ 12:43

Costa del Sol·Lead·Travel News

High-speed trains to link three major cities in Spain within two years as part of ‘Mediterranean Corridor’

HIGH-SPEED rail services will link all three Valencian Community provinces in 2027, Transport Minister, Oscar Puente announced on Friday. New tracks will be completed as

7 Feb, 2025 @ 12:31

Alicante·Lead·Valencia

Rail passengers face misery after unions announce strikes in Spain

High-speed rail links to Valencia are expected to return from Thursday

HIGH-SPEED train services between Valencia and Madrid will resume on Thursday after track damage caused by the flood disaster a fortnight ago. Train operator Renfe

12 Nov, 2024 @ 16:30

Lead·Valencia

PAWFECT PROJECT: Spain’s Renfe marks first year of ‘Proyecto Mascota Grande’ with successful transport of 1,800 large dogs

RENFE has successfully transported 1,800 big dogs in its first year of ‘Proyecto Mascota Grande.’ The pet-friendly service, known as the ‘Big Pet Project’, was

29 Sep, 2023 @ 08:00

Animals·Lead·Travel News

Historic summer for Spain’s Malaga Metro as centre arrival attracts nearly two million passengers

THE Malaga Metro’s expansion to the city centre has had a significant impact this summer, with nearly two million passengers, setting a new record for

11 Sep, 2023 @ 09:15

Malaga

Brits could soon fly to Spain in world’s biggest aircraft dubbed ‘The Flying Bum’

SPAIN’S Air Nostrum has increased its commitment to helium airships by ordering an extra 10 craft from UK firm, Hybrid Air Vehicles(HAV) which are expected

7 Sep, 2023 @ 11:18

Balearic Islands·Ibiza·Lead·Mallorca·Menorca·Must Read

Gibraltar Ministry of Transport joins forces with La Linea council to promote sustainable transport

THE Ministry of Transport is coming together with the Ayuntamiento de La Linea to celebrate European Mobility Week this month. For the first time, Gibraltarian

22 Aug, 2023 @ 19:30

Gibraltar

Pets allowed on Spain’s Avlo trains: Here’s what you need to know

TRAVELLING with your furry companion can often be a challenge due to restrictions imposed by various establishments and companies. However, Renfe, the Spanish railway operator,

30 Jul, 2023 @ 14:15

Getting Around·Lead·Olive Press Travel·Travel News

Malaga metro registers highest increase in passenger demand in all of Spain

MALAGA metro has experienced a huge growth in passenger demand since its arrival in the city centre. Following the inauguration of the Guadalmedina and Atarazanas

13 Jun, 2023 @ 13:30

Lead·Malaga·Travel News

Rail operator in Spain ‘Iryo’ launches summer discount scheme for younger people

Rail operator in Spain ‘Iryo’ launches summer discount scheme for young people

IRYO has put tickets on sale with a 50% discount for young people this summer. In a bid to make travel throughout Spain more affordable,

8 Jun, 2023 @ 08:45

Lead·Travel News

Spain’s state train operator Renfe faces EU probe over refusing to supply content to rival online ticket platforms

THE European Commission has opened a formal investigation to assess whether Spain’s state rail operator Renfe has abused its dominant position in the country’s rail

28 Apr, 2023 @ 14:15

Business & Finance·Lead·National News

Finally Malaga metro line extended into the city centre with two new stations

Malaga’s long-awaited metro has finally reached the city centre after 17 years of promises and drilling. Coming in at €760 million, double the original budget,

27 Mar, 2023 @ 15:45

Lead·Malaga

Elche Becomes First Area Of Spain's Costa Blanca To Use 100% Electric Powered Buses

Elche becomes first area on Spain’s Costa Blanca to use 100% electric-powered buses

ELCHE has become the first municipality in Alicante province to incorporate a 100% electric-powered bus within its public transport fleet. An additional seven electric buses

21 Mar, 2023 @ 14:53

Costa Blanca·Environment·Lead·Valencian Community

Renfe launches new high-speed rail route in Spain connecting Madrid with Alicante and Murcia

Renfe’s low-cost high-speed trains, Avlo, to start Spain’s Madrid-Malaga service in June

RENFE has announced this Monday, March 5, that their low-cost high-speed train, Avlo, will begin operating in the south corridor as of June. Avlo trains

7 Mar, 2023 @ 08:45

Lead·Malaga·Olive Press Travel·Travel News

Nightmare journey on Costa del Sol buses

Road to Mandalay: My nightmare on the Costa del Sol’s buses

I HAD been set the challenge of getting from Duquesa to La Cala de Mijas via public transport. Two coastal resorts on the Costa del

28 Feb, 2023 @ 12:17

Malaga

LACK OF PUBLIC TRANSPORT ON THE COSTA DEL SOL IS DRIVING TOURISTS AND RESIDENTS MAD

OVER half a million people live along the Costa del Sol, not counting Malaga city, a number that is said to triple during the summer.

24 Feb, 2023 @ 19:30

Lead·Malaga·Must Read·Travel News

Spain’s leader of health emergencies Fernando Simón announces imminent farewell to obligatory masks in public transport

THE leader of the Coordination Centre for Health Alerts and Emergencies Fernando Simon has announced that the end of masks in transport will come ‘shortly.’

26 Jan, 2023 @ 08:45

Health·Lead·National News·Other News

Long-distance coach travel in Spain to be free of charge from 2023

SPAIN has just increased its free travel scheme to include long-distance coaches. As confirmed by the Minister of Transport, Mobility and the Urban Agenda, Raquel

23 Nov, 2022 @ 08:45

Environment·Getting Around·Lead·Olive Press Travel·Travel News

Ignacio Aguado Hace Balance De Las Actuaciones De Seguridad En El Transporte

Transport sector calls on government to finally scrap masks on Spain’s trains, buses and taxis

Spain’s transport sector is calling on the Spanish government to scrap obligatory masks on trains, buses and taxis and instead simply recommend the use of

20 Sep, 2022 @ 16:21

Lead·National News·Travel News

TOUGH TEST: Taxi industry slams the exam for lack of cabs in Mallorca

TAXI industry professionals have said an exam for prospective drivers is too hard to pass. And the Mallorca’s taxi driver association says this is one

3 Jul, 2022 @ 14:15

Balearic Islands·Lead·Mallorca·Travel News

Work To Restore Costa Blanca Rail Line In Spain Closed In 1975 Could Cost Up To €250 Million

Work to reopen Costa Blanca railway line in Spain closed in 1975 could cost up to €250 million

A report says restoring the rail link between Denia and Gandia is ‘a realistic and sustainable solution’ to local demands. Train services between the centres

31 May, 2022 @ 15:45

Costa Blanca·Lead·Valencian Community

Low Cost High Speed Train War Hots Up In Spain As New Operator Iryo Brings Forward Launch.

Spain’s low cost high-speed train war hots up as new operator Iryo brings forward launch.

SPAIN’S low cost high-speed train war goes up an extra gear in November as Italian-Spanish owned firm Ilsa launches its service. The company, under the

5 Apr, 2022 @ 17:51

Barcelona·Catalunya·Lead·Madrid·National News

Marbella clears up after recent storms batter beaches along Spain’s Costa del Sol

STORMS that have battered the Costa del Sol in recent days have caused an estimated €670,000 of damage to beaches in Marbella alone. The council

29 Mar, 2022 @ 13:15

Lead·Malaga·Weather