https://feeds.thelocal.com/ Read the latest news and views from Spain in English en-us news@thelocal.com (TheLocal) webmaster@thelocal.com (TheLocal) TheLocal RSS Feed 2021 has marked the start of major changes to train travel in Spain, with two new low-cost operators for the first time in the country's history and Renfe overhauling its ticket categories. Here’s how to find the best prices. https://www.thelocal.es/20211015/how-to-buy-cheap-train-tickets-in-spain Fri, 15 Oct 2021 14:05:52 +0200 how-to-buy-cheap-train-tickets-in-spain The French-run Ouigo service made headlines recently with its promise to whisk passengers the 620 kilometres (385 miles) that separate Madrid from Barcelona in two and half hours for just €9. But is the offer as good as it sounds and are there additional fees you should factor in? https://www.thelocal.es/20210602/what-are-the-real-ticket-prices-of-spains-new-low-cost-trains-and-the-extra-costs Wed, 02 Jun 2021 20:41:10 +0200 what-are-the-real-ticket-prices-of-spains-new-low-cost-trains-and-the-extra-costs The French-run Ouigo service will whisk passengers the 620 kilometres (385 miles) that separate Madrid from Barcelona in just two and half hours, with prices starting at €9. Here's a sneak peek at what this low-cost train looks like. https://www.thelocal.es/20210511/in-images-the-new-high-speed-madrid-to-barcelona-train-that-costs-just-e9 Tue, 11 May 2021 14:35:57 +0200 in-images-the-new-high-speed-madrid-to-barcelona-train-that-costs-just-e9 It was supposed to launch in time for Semana Santa last year but thanks to the coronavirus pandemic and the nationwide lockdown, Spain's new low-cost, high-speed route between Madrid and Barcelona was stopped in its tracks long before its inaugural journey. https://www.thelocal.es/20210128/spains-new-low-cost-high-speed-train-launch-covid Thu, 28 Jan 2021 15:37:41 +0100 spains-new-low-cost-high-speed-train-launch-covid Bargain tickets are up for grabs this week on High Speed and long distance routes across Spain. https://www.thelocal.es/20200908/renfe-launches-flash-sale-on-autumn-train-tickets-across-spain Tue, 08 Sep 2020 14:00:56 +0200 renfe-launches-flash-sale-on-autumn-train-tickets-across-spain Spanish train operator Renfe on Thursday said it had signed a $6-billion deal with US rail developer Texas Central to design, build and run a high-speed rail line in the United States. https://www.thelocal.es/20200221/spains-renfe-is-going-to-build-a-high-speed-rail-service-in-the-usa Fri, 21 Feb 2020 14:17:07 +0100 spains-renfe-is-going-to-build-a-high-speed-rail-service-in-the-usa Whether you're planning a hike the Pyrenees, a weekend in Barcelona or a trip to the seaside, Spain's railway network is quick, efficient and generally reliable way to get you where you need to be. https://www.thelocal.es/20200219/everything-you-need-to-know-about-travelling-by-train-in-spain Wed, 19 Feb 2020 10:53:09 +0100 everything-you-need-to-know-about-travelling-by-train-in-spain Renfe are offering cut price tickets on their new budget service between Madrid and Barcelona which launches during Semana Santa (Easter week) on April 6th. https://www.thelocal.es/20200127/how-to-buy-a-5-ticket-on-the-new-low-cost-high-speed-madrid-barcelona-train Mon, 27 Jan 2020 11:09:01 +0100 how-to-buy-a-5-ticket-on-the-new-low-cost-high-speed-madrid-barcelona-train Monday will see the launch of ticket sales for Spain’s new low-cost, high-speed trains between Madrid and Barcelona. https://www.thelocal.es/20200124/madrid-barcelona-tickets-for-5-on-spains-new-low-cost-high-speed-train Fri, 24 Jan 2020 10:13:20 +0100 madrid-barcelona-tickets-for-5-on-spains-new-low-cost-high-speed-train Just in time for the big Christmas exodus, Spanish rail operator Renfe has announced the cancellations for Friday 20 December when workers are downing tools in an ongoing battle over workers’ rights. https://www.thelocal.es/20191219/rail-strike-271-trains-cancelled-across-spain-on-friday Thu, 19 Dec 2019 13:18:07 +0100 rail-strike-271-trains-cancelled-across-spain-on-friday Renfe workers have called a strike for Friday December 20th on the day that tens of thousands of travellers head home for the holidays. https://www.thelocal.es/20191212/pain-in-spain-rail-strike-planned-for-december-20-to-disrupt-christmas-getaway Thu, 12 Dec 2019 15:34:44 +0100 pain-in-spain-rail-strike-planned-for-december-20-to-disrupt-christmas-getaway Spanish national rail service Renfe has unveiled the name of its new low-cost, high-speed trains between Madrid and Barcelona. https://www.thelocal.es/20191211/introducing-avlo-spains-new-low-cost-high-speed-bright-purple-rail-service Wed, 11 Dec 2019 15:45:43 +0100 introducing-avlo-spains-new-low-cost-high-speed-bright-purple-rail-service Spanish rail operator Renfe has announced the cancellations for Thursday December 5th when workers have planned a series of stoppages during a 24 hour period in an ongoing battle over workers’ rights. https://www.thelocal.es/20191205/renfe-cancels-155-trains-as-workers-stage-dec-5-strike Thu, 05 Dec 2019 10:00:55 +0100 renfe-cancels-155-trains-as-workers-stage-dec-5-strike This Wednesday sees the second day of planned stoppages by Renfe workers, called to coincide with one of the busiest travel days of the summer. https://www.thelocal.es/20190814/rail-strike-325-trains-cancelled-across-spain Wed, 14 Aug 2019 11:29:23 +0200 rail-strike-325-trains-cancelled-across-spain This Wednesday, July 31st, will see the first of four planned stoppages on Spain’s rail service as workers called out by CGT union down tools in protest at new working contracts and understaffing. https://www.thelocal.es/20190730/the-pain-in-spain-is-mainly-on-the-train-as-workers-call-4-days-of-strikes-on-busiest-holiday-travel-days Tue, 30 Jul 2019 12:38:35 +0200 the-pain-in-spain-is-mainly-on-the-train-as-workers-call-4-days-of-strikes-on-busiest-holiday-travel-days Train workers in Malaga province are set to strike on Monday threatening to cause the cancellation of dozens of trains https://www.thelocal.es/20190711/malaga-braced-for-train-strike Thu, 11 Jul 2019 13:20:02 +0200 malaga-braced-for-train-strike After years of anticipation, the high-speed train route to Granada will begin operating later this month. https://www.thelocal.es/20190607/what-you-need-to-know-about-the-new-high-speed-train-to-granada Fri, 07 Jun 2019 16:35:41 +0200 what-you-need-to-know-about-the-new-high-speed-train-to-granada Spanish railway workers will stage a nationwide strike on December 21st and January 7th during the busy Christmas holiday period over job cuts and working conditions, a union said Tuesday. https://www.thelocal.es/20181211/rail-workers-call-christmas-strikes-across-spain Tue, 11 Dec 2018 14:43:49 +0100 rail-workers-call-christmas-strikes-across-spain One person was killed and six injured on Tuesday after a commuter train derailed near Barcelona due to a landslide caused by heavy rains, emergency services and Spain's rail operator said. https://www.thelocal.es/20181120/one-dead-after-landlside-derails-train-in-catalonia Tue, 20 Nov 2018 10:42:41 +0100 one-dead-after-landlside-derails-train-in-catalonia A woman carrying a grenade-shaped belt buckle on a train from Barcelona to Madrid caused havoc on Wednesday, forcing a station to be partly evacuated as well as railway delays. https://www.thelocal.es/20181107/grenade-shaped-belt-buckle-sparks-scare-in-spain-train-stations Wed, 07 Nov 2018 13:08:48 +0100 grenade-shaped-belt-buckle-sparks-scare-in-spain-train-stations