From 21 May 2024 the new #Talgo Avril train sets will start to operate regular services, classified as "AVE". For the first time gauge-changing rolling stock is used for AVE trains allowing them to run on broad-gauge lines and include #Gijón, #ACoruña and #Vigo to the #AVE network.
The new services replace existing Alvia train pairs:
AVE 4061-4060/4280 Madrid <> Gijón
AVE 4345-4404 Madrid <> A Coruña
AVE 4385-4454 Madrid <> Vigo Urzaiz
AVE 5721-5750 Gijón <> Castello/Vinaròs
Only one week left for #XDC2023 in #ACoruña! 😱 This year @igalia is our platinum sponsor and conference organizer. On top of that, they're sponsoring lunches during the conference and the welcome cocktail! Many thanks! 👏
Did you know scientists have discovered the human body requires nutrients to survive? 😱 However, at XDC that's not something you'll need to worry much about. 😌
A variety of food and drinks with vegan options will be offered for free at the conference center during lunch breaks, courtesy of @igalia 😋🍺🥘
Attendees will also be able to enjoy a morning & afternoon coffee breaks and all-day continuous coffee service, courtesy of the @XOrgFoundation 😴☕😀👍
Following the tradition, we'll have some social events at XDC. Take note! ✍
Welcome event. When? Oct 16, 7:30PM-9:30PM. Where? Palexco. Come say hi, drink, eat, and pick up your badge! Courtesy of @igalia 🍻🍲
Guided tour. When? Oct 17, 6:15PM for 1.5 hours. Where? Starts from Palexco, ends up in the María Pita Square area. Courtesy of the Tourism Office in A Coruña. 🗺️📷
Spain to Portugal by train: Is a Madrid to Lisbon high-speed line on the horizon?
Spain’s national rail operator has recently launched new routes connecting to major cities in France.
Various media outlets have reported that it is now launching services linking Madrid and Lisbon, and the northwest Spanish port city of A Coruña with Porto.
Coincidiendo en fechas, está otro evento también veterano que merece toda vuestra atención si estáis por A Coruña: el Autobán, dedicado a autoedición y fanzines, viernes 11 y sábado 12 de agosto. Aquí os dejamos el enlace: