Madrid Metro Line 6 driverless upgrade advances

Timeline

1. 9 days ago

   [BUSINESS] 5 sources

   Madrid starts Bus‑VAO pilot on A‑2 corridor to speed intercity buses

   Madrid launches a Bus‑VAO pilot on the A‑2 corridor for three intercity lines, while Metro de Madrid suspends parts of Lines 6 and 7 for summer upgrades.

2. 24 days ago

   [BUSINESS] 2 sources

   Madrid expands bus driver workforce and reallocates metro trains for driverless line

   Madrid adds 40 bus drivers and prepares for driverless trains on Line 6, moving older trains to Line 9 and retraining staff.

3. 25 days ago

   [POLITICS] 3 sources

   Spain's Transport Ministry schedules sector conference in Madrid

   Spain's Transport Ministry will hold a sector conference in Madrid on 28 July, covering climate, mobility law reforms and ticketing, amid a dispute with the Community of Madrid over investment transparency.

4. 28 days ago

   [TECHNOLOGY] 7 sources

   Madrid Metro Line 6 modernization gains momentum with track renewal, automation and safety upgrades

   Madrid Metro’s Line 6 is being overhauled with track renewal, 7 million kg of high‑strength mortar, €13 million for rails, and CAF driverless trains slated for 2027, with job reassignment promised.

5. about 1 month ago

   [BUSINESS] 2 sources

   Madrid region funds drainage upgrade in Arroyomolinos and Metro track renewal

   Madrid region spent €609,729 on a new drainage collector in Arroyomolinos and €13.2 million to renew 163 km of Metro track, improving flood protection and rail safety for its millions of residents.

6. about 1 month ago

   [BUSINESS] 3 sources

   Madrid approves 880‑million‑euro extension of Metro Line 11

   Madrid will spend 880 million euros to extend Metro Line 11 by 7.2 km, adding four stations and improving links to key districts and the airport.

7. about 2 months ago

   [BUSINESS] 2 sources

   Madrid advances Cercanías extension to Navalcarnero and Metro Line 11 upgrade

   Madrid will fund a feasibility study for a Cercanías link between Móstoles and Navalcarnero and invest €104 million to equip new stations on the expanding Metro Line 11.

8. about 2 months ago

   [POLITICS] 2 sources

   Madrid drives interregional transport cooperation with Alicante and other Spanish regions

   Madrid's transport leaders meet Alicante to share mobility plans and push a co‑financing scheme, with five regions backing the discount deal and Galicia objecting.

9. about 2 months ago

   [BUSINESS] 3 sources

   JCB Contactless Payment Launched Across Madrid Metro Network

   JCB has launched its Contactless payment system on Madrid’s 303‑station Metro, allowing card‑ and mobile‑wallet taps at fare gates from June 2026 to speed access for its 181 million members.

10. about 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Madrid unveils Southwest highway plan and Metro turnstile upgrade

    Madrid proposes a 41‑km Southwest highway to ease traffic for 100,000 residents and has completed the first phase of Metro turnstile upgrades, installing 419 new devices at 30 stations.

11. about 2 months ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources

    Madrid transport cards have ten‑year expiry, users warned

    Madrid’s public transport cards expire after five to ten years; users can check dates via the official app and renew cards for €4 up to two months before expiry.

12. about 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 4 sources

    Madrid transport discount tied to municipal registration sparks political clash

    Alcorcón residents say mandatory municipal registration blocks transport discounts for vulnerable groups, while Madrid's Assembly sees a heated debate, with Ayuso defending the rule that could affect ~200,000 r

13. about 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Madrid and Cáceres regions advance student transport subsidies and housing proposals

    Madrid's transport consortium proposed agreements to extend subsidised travel cards to out‑of‑region students, while Cáceres' Assembly urged using the Laboral university campus to provide public housing for its

14. about 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Madrid transport subsidies limited to residents with proof of registration

    Madrid now requires proof of residence for public transport card subsidies, prompting criticism from the central government and opposition parties; an exemption for non‑resident students was later announced.

15. about 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 7 sources

    Madrid's transport card policy requires residency, sparking political dispute

    Madrid now requires residency to issue its public transport card, affecting ~200,000 non‑residents. Ayuso says it ensures fair funding, while opposition brands it discriminatory and seeks repeal.

16. about 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 3 sources

    Madrid limits public‑transport card issuance to residents, affecting 200,000 users

    Madrid will require proof of residence for new and renewed public‑transport cards from 15 June, affecting over 200,000 users, mainly young foreigners, with an exemption for family‑large cardholders.

17. about 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Madrid limits public transport card to registered residents

    Madrid will require proof of residence for new or duplicate public transport cards, limiting issuance to local registrants and affecting roughly 3.4% of users.

18. about 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Madrid region and Colmenar Viejo set 2027 budget priorities with €180 million investment boost

    Madrid's regional government prepares a 2027 budget focused on social spending and transport, while Colmenar Viejo outlines a €180 million investment plan for schools, health and infrastructure.

19. 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 3 sources

    Madrid and Aragon roll out new subsidies for transport services and student mobility

    Madrid launches €600k subsidies for adapted taxis, while Aragon opens €600k Erasmus+ scholarships; Madrid also allocates €6 m to aid 5,500 university students for 2026‑27.

20. 2 months ago

    [TECHNOLOGY] 2 sources

    Madrid to launch account‑based ticketing system for public transport

    Madrid approved a €2.7 million contract to implement account‑based ticketing for Metro, buses and Cercanías, with Indra upgrading 1,200 readers at 800 turnstiles ahead of a 2027 rollout.

21. 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Community of Madrid allocates millions to senior care and digital transport ticketing

    Madrid earmarks €7 million for senior‑care facilities in Las Cañadas and a €2.7 million contract to pilot mobile and card payments across its public‑transport network.