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2 clusters · 24 sources · 15 days · First seen 23 days ago · Last updated 8 days ago

Renfe Stadler train rollout in Madrid

Overview

Renfe is conducting technical adjustments and software updates on its new Stadler 453 trains used in the Cercanías Madrid network. While some reports suggest the units were pulled from service due to braking and communication issues, Renfe maintains that these are “habitual adjustments” and routine testing necessary for the progressive incorporation of the new fleet.

This follows earlier reports of technical difficulties involving a communication failure between train cars that reportedly caused a loss of half the braking capacity. Renfe previously described the removal of certain units as a “rodaje” (run-in) process to “adjust” the rolling stock, while industry reports suggested the problem stemmed from insufficient commercial simulation regarding real-world operational stresses. Renfe intends to use these findings to adjust the remaining 76 trains in the 1.306 billion euro order.

Entities

Renfe · Stadler · Madrid · Oscar Puente · Cercanías Madrid

Timeline

8 days ago

[BUSINESS] 18 sources
Renfe performs technical adjustments on new Stadler trains in Madrid
Renfe is performing technical adjustments on new Stadler trains in Madrid, describing the work as routine testing despite reports of braking and communication issues.
23 days ago

[BUSINESS] 6 sources
Renfe introduces new Series 453 trains for Madrid Cercanías
Renfe has launched its new Series 453 Cercanías Madrid trains, part of a 1.306 billion euro investment with Stadler to increase capacity and accessibility on the Madrid commuter rail network.

Sources

20minutos.es · cantabriaeconomica.com · capital.es · cronicadecantabria.com · cronicasfueguinas.com · elcorreoweb.es · eldiario.es · eldiariodemadrid.es · elliberal.cat · elmonterizo.com · espormadrid.es · expreso.press · gacetinmadrid.com · ifomo.es · lacronicabadajoz.com · lacronicadebadajoz.elperiodicoextremadura.com · lasemainedansleboulonnais.fr · lavozdigital.es · levante-emv.com · libertaddigital.com · revistadelvalles.es · rionegro.com.ar · theobjective.com · ushuaianoticias.com

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