Puente confirma el desembarco de Renfe en Portugal para ser el gran operador Ibérico
Renfe ha arrancado el proceso para homologar sus trenes de alta velocidad en Portugal con el objetivo de operar en un futuro en el país tras los traspiés en Francia. Leer
Oscar Puente, the Spanish Minister of Transport, has confirmed that Renfe, the Spanish state railway company, is aiming to validate its high-speed trains in Portugal. This move is part of Renfe's strategy to expand internationally, shifting its focus from France, where it currently operates only in the southern region. Renfe hopes to capitalize on the growing rail connectivity between Spain and Portugal, as both countries aim to create a linked railway network by 2030.
The 106 and 107 Talgo train models, which are adaptable to Portugal's landscape, are being assessed for homologation to enable their use in Portugal. However, Renfe is still awaiting Talgo's delivery of the delayed 107 trains, after being fined 116 million euros for the delays of the 106 series. Puente acknowledged that industrial capacity issues are not unique to Talgo, affecting other European manufacturers as well.
He stressed the need for European industries to take action to avoid the challenges faced by the automotive industry, potentially allowing Chinese competitors to enter the market.
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