🌄 Spain is at the forefront of ERTMS deployment, with over 2,900 km of lines in service and 400+ trains equipped. Key routes, like Madrid-Barcelona, now see rail replacing air travel, with market share jumping from 48% to 82% by 2023!

Spain’s ERTMS rollout is unlocking interoperability, reducing pollution, and bringing new operators into high-speed networks. Spain is setting the bar for a green, efficient rail revolution. 🌱🌍

🚄 Spain’s ERTMS Expansion: Connecting the Future of Rail

Spain’s rail network is rapidly growing with ERTMS! 🚅

🔹 2,000 km with ERTMS Level 1 and 1,300 km with Level 2
🔹 Key corridors: Atlantic, Northeast, East, Mediterranean & more
🔹 Upgrades ongoing to connect regions like Galicia, France, and Lisbon
🔹ERTMS also boosting suburban networks in Madrid & Barcelona

All this means safer, faster, and more sustainable travel across Spain! 🌱

🚄 The Benefits of ERTMS in Spain

Spain’s ERTMS rollout has brought remarkable benefits:

🔹 Increased Competition: Operators now have more opportunities, reducing ticket prices by up to 40%. Passengers enjoy better service options, from low-cost to first-class.
🔹 More Capacity: The network can handle more trains, boosting revenue and efficiency.
🔹 Environmental Impact: Fewer flights, more train travel – reducing carbon emissions to just one-sixth of those produced by air or road transport..

Passenger numbers on Spain’s high-speed network have surged from 8 million in 2006 to 44 million in 2023! 🚅

For more information check our factsheet