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Renfe Sets €4.8 Million Station‑Upgrade Packages for Madrid and Catalonia Under ‘A Punto’

Quick upgrades start in May with works focused on accessibility, comfort, station image.

Overview

  • Renfe will invest €4.8 million to modernize 17 Cercanías stations in the Madrid network through rapid, high‑impact works such as improved lighting, signage and access upgrades.
  • Catalonia is assigned €4.8 million for roughly 15 Rodalies stations, beginning with initial interventions at Vilanova i la Geltrú, Fabra i Puig, Sabadell Sud, Sant Celoni and Sitges.
  • The nationwide ‘A Punto’ program totals €24.8 million to upgrade 110 Cercanías and Ancho Métrico stations over 18 months in 2026–2027, with execution slated to begin in May 2026.
  • Earlier regional packages include €3.2 million for 15 stations in the Valencian Cercanías network starting in May and €3.2 million for Asturias and Cantabria, with 13 stations planned in Asturias.
  • Projects prioritize accessibility features, refreshed vestibules and exteriors, better wayfinding and minor structural repairs, selected for high user impact, urgency and ease of delivery.