Spanish rail operator RENFE has awarded a €250m contract to CAF for the delivery of 37 metric gauge trains.

The trains will replace the current fleet of RENFE, which are made of this type of units.

Go deeper with GlobalData

Data Insights

The gold standard of business intelligence.

Find out more

Related Company Profiles

View all

Of the 37 trains, 31 trains will operate on the RENFE Metric Gauge lines while the remaining six will replace the fleet operating on Cercedilla-Cotos line in the Madrid mountains.

Renfe has started a €5bn investment project that will support the replacement of a major portion of the current fleet.

In a statement, CAF said: “These initial contracts are a testament to the trust that RENFE has placed in the CAF Group, further strengthening the close relationship established between both companies since they started working together.

“This has also provided CAF with the opportunity to collaborate with RENFE to update its rolling stock, something which CAF will also make good use of to work on and develop new solutions which are called for given the current health problems, with a view towards guaranteeing completely safe travel aboard this new fleet.”

How well do you really know your competitors?

Access the most comprehensive Company Profiles on the market, powered by GlobalData. Save hours of research. Gain competitive edge.

Company Profile – free sample

Thank you!

Your download email will arrive shortly

Not ready to buy yet? Download a free sample

We are confident about the unique quality of our Company Profiles. However, we want you to make the most beneficial decision for your business, so we offer a free sample that you can download by submitting the below form

By GlobalData
Visit our Privacy Policy for more information about our services, how we may use, process and share your personal data, including information of your rights in respect of your personal data and how you can unsubscribe from future marketing communications. Our services are intended for corporate subscribers and you warrant that the email address submitted is your corporate email address.

The order is split into two sets, the first set of which consists of 31 metric gauge trains.

It also involves the supply of parts and the maintenance of 12 trains for 15 years. The maintenance will be carried out by ACTREN.

The contract also includes another option to buy seven additional units.

Of the 31 trains, 26 will be electric and the rest will be dual-type trains.

The second set of six electric traction trains will be designed to improve comfort and travel experience compared with the existing trains.

This contract also includes a first-class maintenance period of 15 years.

Last month, CAF was awarded multiple contracts, totalling €100m, for the delivery of metro vehicles to Naples, Amsterdam and Stockholm.