Renfe selects Siemens for $1.36 billion high-speed train contract in Spain
Spain is advancing a new phase of investment in its high-speed rail fleet after state-owned operator Renfe chose Siemens as preferred supplier for 30 trains. The contract, which includes maintenance, is valued at 1.22 billion euros, with an option for Renfe to add 10 more trains.
Highlights
- Renfe awards Siemens a $1.36 billion contract for 30 Velaro Novo high-speed trains, with delivery beginning in three years and four months.
- Contract includes an option for Renfe to purchase an additional 10 trains, strengthening Siemens’ position in the European high-speed rail market.
- Siemens' selection supports Renfe fleet renewal and boosts rolling stock demand in Spain, intensifying competition for major rail contracts in Southern Europe.
Train order scope and delivery timeline
As reported by Reuters, Renfe said on Tuesday that the first five Velaro Novo trains are due for delivery within three years and four months. The final batch is scheduled to arrive within five years and two months.The new trains are based on the ICE 3 generation, extending Siemens' footprint in the European high-speed rail market. Renfe said the base order covers 30 trains, while preserving the option to expand the purchase by another 10 units.
Implications for Spain's rail sector
The selection supports fleet renewal at one of Europe's largest high-speed rail operators and reinforces demand for rolling stock in Spain's passenger rail market.For Siemens, the preferred supplier status positions the company for a major rail manufacturing and maintenance contract in Southern Europe, adding to competition among suppliers for large public transport orders in the region.
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