Adif Secures €350 Million EIB Loan for Major Railway Infrastructure Modernization in Spain

Adif Alta Velocidad (Adif AV), Spain’s high-speed railway operator, has secured a €350 million loan from the European Investment Bank (EIB) to modernize the country’s railway infrastructure. This funding will support efforts to enhance sustainability, safety, and resilience across both conventional and high-speed rail networks. The total investment for the modernization project exceeds €830 million, with a significant portion allocated to upgrading critical infrastructure and communication systems using interoperable technologies.

The high-speed rail network will benefit from the installation of anti-fall barriers on roads, improvements to drainage systems, and upgrades to telecommunications, security, and energy systems. On the conventional network, the investment will focus on eliminating level crossings, renewing tracks, installing advanced telecommunications equipment, and extending the GSM-R system to additional lines. These measures aim to address operational and climate-related challenges while maintaining the highest quality standards for rail users.

Adif AV and Adif president Pedro Marco de la Peña emphasized the importance of the EIB’s support, stating that it enables the promotion of railways as a sustainable and resilient mode of transport. The EIB has been a key partner in Spain’s rail development, having invested over €13.5 billion in the country’s high-speed rail infrastructure. This latest loan follows a €430 million financing agreement in July 2024 for the Y Vasca high-speed rail line, further solidifying the EIB’s commitment to sustainable mobility in Spain.