# Iryo high-speed rail expansion and partnerships

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/iryo-high-speed-rail-expansion-and-partnerships
> Updated: 2026-09-11T10:09:56.000Z. Sources: 6. Developments: 2.

Spanish high-speed rail operator Iryo has announced plans to expand its service capacity by 13.8% in 2027, aiming for a total of 22,764 annual trips. This growth involves adding three new trains to the fleet and focuses heavily on the Andalusia region, specifically increasing services on the Madrid-Malaga and Madrid-Sevilla routes.

In addition to infrastructure and capacity growth, Iryo has entered into a collaboration agreement with the National Federation of Associations of Self-Employed Workers (ATA). This partnership provides exclusive ticket discounts to over 3.4 million self-employed professionals across the company’s entire network, including major cities such as Madrid, Barcelona, Valencia, and Seville.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-11: iryo and ATA sign agreement to benefit Spanish self-employed workers

Spanish high-speed rail operator iryo and the ATA federation have partnered to offer exclusive travel discounts to over 3.4 million self-employed workers across Spain.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/iryo-and-ata-sign-agreement-to-benefit-spanish-self-employed-workers

### 2026-08-31: Iryo to expand Spanish high-speed rail services in 2027

Iryo will expand its Spanish high-speed rail services by 13.8% in 2027, adding three trains and significantly increasing connections between Madrid, Malaga, and Sevilla.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/iryo-expands-spanish-high-speed-rail-service-for-2027

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