Basque region looks to growth as it takes control of suburban rail services

SPAIN: Responsibility for RENFE suburban rail services around Bilbao and San Sebastián was transferred from the national government to the Euzkadi autonomous region at the start of January.

RENFE Viajeros will remain as the operator under a contract running to December 31 2027. It has committed to replacing 25 of the 44 EMUs used on the services.

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