High-speed rail in Spain is now 25 years old. With more than 3,100km in commercial operation, it is not only one of the largest but also one of the best equipped lines with the most advanced breakthroughs in innovation and design. The network’s length in kilometres ranks first in Europe and second in the world, just behind China. Here, Pedro Fortea, Director of Mafex-the Spanish Railway Association, explains how Spain’s extensive experience and continued developments with high-speed rail make the country a worldwide reference model.
Mor information: 25th anniversary of the Spanish High-Speed: a beacon of international reference
