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    Metro de Madrid SA

    First line opened 1919. Network now comprises 13 lines with 242 stations.See Madrid network map. The metro network was expanded substantially between 1995 and 2007, with extensions to most lines and opening of Line 12 (MetroSur) growing the network by more than a quarter. Since then, growth has slowed with ...

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    Tranvía Bilbao

    Opened 2002; single route serving 16 stops. See Bilbao network map. Basque regional railway operator Euskotren operates the Bilbao tramway, which uses a combination of new construction and former Euskotren railway alignment. The first section was opened from Atxuri north to Uribitarte in December 2002, and extended in stages westward ...

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    Metro de Bilbao

    First section opened 1995. Network of 3 lines serving 49 stations. See Bilbao network map. The initial route, comprising a 5 km city-centre tunnel link from Casco Viejo to an existing metre-gauge suburban line to Plentzia, was opened in November 1995 (26·4 km, 24 stations); this was extended southeast from ...

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    Tramvia Metropolità SA / Tramvia Metropolità del Besòs SA (TRAM)

    Two separate modern tram networks, both opened in 2004. See Barcelona network map. The western Trambaix system is a ’Y’-shaped network operated as three routes (T1-3) and serving 29 stops. Its first section opened on April 5 2004, running from Plaça Francesc Macià to Montesa, dividing to a loop, but ...

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    Euskal Trenbide Sarea

    Created in 2005, ETS/RFV is responsible for maintenance and development of the rail, metro and tramway infrastructure of the Basque region. Address San Vicente kalea, 8 - 14. solairuaAlbia Eraikina48001 BilbaoSpainPhone +34 94 657 2600Fax +34 94 657 2601 Email komunikazioa@ets-rfv.eus Website www.ets-rfv.euskadi.eus Company size ...

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    Ferrocarril de Sóller SA

    Operates the remaining route (plus the Soller--Port Soller tramway) on the isle of Majorca on concession until 2055. Address Plaza de España 607100 Sóller (Majorca)SpainPhone +34 971 630130Fax +34 971 631222 Email info@trendesoller.com Website www.trendesoller.com Traffic Passenger journeys: 1.56 million Information year: 2009 Company size ...

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    Continental Rail SA

    Jointly owned by Group Vias (ACS), this company is licensed to run freight trains and started commercial operations in 2007. Address Calle Orense 11-2A28020 MadridSpainPhone +34 91 598 0771Fax +34 91 598 0774 Email continentalrail@continentalrail.es Website www.continentalrail.es Company size No. of employees: 36 ...

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    Constru-Rail SA

    Formed by Renfe and Continental-Rail, operates trains and supporting logistics (transport, storage and distribution), as well as bulk trains for energy, mining and construction sectors. Address Calle Orense 11/228020 MadridSpainPhone +34 91 598 0770Fax +34 91 598 0774 Email constru-rail@constru-rail.es Website www.constru-rail.es

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    Acciona Rail Services

    The rail operations division of Acciona SA is licensed to operate freight trains throughout Spain; moves coal from the port of Gijón to La Robla. Address Avenida de Suiza 18-2028820 Coslada (Madrid)SpainPhone +34 91 722 7824Fax +34 91 670 8210 Email direccion@accionarail.es Website www.acciona-railservices.com Traffic ...

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    Granada Light Rail

    Tranvía Metropolitano de Granada

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    Eusko Trenbideak - Ferrocarriles Vascos SA (EuskoTren)

    The Bilbao − San Sebastian − Hendaye line (156 km), the Bilbao suburban railways (66 km) and the Amorebieta − Bermeo line (29 km), formerly operated by FEVE, were transferred in 1979 to a local administration controlled by the Basque government. Total five routes; also operates the Bilbao and Vitoria ...

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    Ferrocarriles del Suroeste (Fesur)

    This open access operator was set up in 2007 by its joint-owners GEA-21 and Grupo Alfonso Gallardo, both construction companies. It was granted an operating licence in 2008, and bought nine hybrid electric locomotives from CAF and a fleet of 400 wagons. AddressCarretera de Badajoz 3206380 Jerez de los CaballerosSpainPhone+34 ...

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    Ferrocarrils de la Generalitat Valenciana (FGV)

    Established in 1986, light metro network now comprises 6 lines with 133 stations. Also operates tram network of 4 routes serving 51 stops. See Valencia network map. FGV took over the metre gauge lines of the former Ferrocarriles de Via Estrecha (FEVE) in the Valencia area, developing them into an ...

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    Intermodalidad de Levante SA (ILSA) - Iryo

    Operates its Iryo high-speed services on three axes radiating from Madrid, serving 11 cities. On September 17 2018 ILSA received approval to launch an open-access high-speed passenger services in Spain. This subsidiary of Air Nostrum was set up by the airline which owns 31%, having sold 24% to Globalvia, with ...

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    Consorcio Regional de Transportes de Madrid (CRTM)

    CTM, created in 1986, is the public transport authority for the greater Madrid area, comprising 176 towns. It co-ordinates services, standards and fares across metro, suburban rail and bus networks. Services under CMT’s control carry about 1.7 billion passengers in 2010. AddressPlaza del Descubridor Diego de Ordásnº 328003 MadridSpainPhone+34 91 ...

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    Ferrocarrils de la Generalitat de Catalunya (FGC)

    FGC was created in 1979, bringing under common management several local railways in the Barcelona area. Part of its network serves as part of the Barcelona metro network (lines 6, 7 & 8) - see Barcelona network map. It also operates four funiculars (8 cars) and two Abt rack railways ...

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    Infraestructures Ferroviàries de Catalunya (Ifercat)

    This subsidiary of the Calatan Department of Planning & Sustainability administers the region’s rail infrastructure and is responsible for new projects. AddressAvinguda de Josep Tarradellas 2-608029 BarcelonaSpainPhone+34 93 553 88 00Emailinfo@ifercat.catWebsiteifercat.gencat.cat

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    Euro Cargo Rail SA

    This subsidiary of DB Cargo UK operates open access services in Spain. AddressMéndez Álvaro 84Torre Europa28053 MadridSpainPhone+34 91 129 5395Emailinfo@eurocargorail.comWebsitewww.eurocargorail.com   Network data Gauge1668 mmRolling stock6 Diesel locomotives