The European Commission raised concerns about the independence of ADIF, Spain’s state-owned railway infrastructure company, in upholding a “single European railway area.”, this is reported by the railway transport news portal, Railway Supply, citing RT

The EU has taken Spain to court over railway regulation breaches.

ADIF, responsible for Spain’s extensive 4,000km high-speed rail network, faces questions about its ability to draft contracts and set infrastructure charges.

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While no specific deadline has been imposed, the EU’s move may temporarily impact Spain’s high-speed rail industry, which is known for competitive pricing and excellent service.

Spain’s success in leveraging EU rail policies has led to a robust high-speed rail network with minimal delays and cancellations, offering passenger refunds for significant delays.

In comparison, France and the UK have different records in high-speed rail development.

France boasts 2,785km of high-speed rail, while the UK, dealing with challenges surrounding the HS2 project, has only 68km.

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