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Forum: Spain
Apr 19th 2014, 8:45 pm
Replies: 1,002
Views: 69,052
Posted By agoreira

Re: Train development news

I thought you would have known that, it was Juan, the same guy that did it for the airports, the autovias, the concert halls etc. ;)
Of course one of the main reasons for the increase in AVE...
Forum: Spain
Jan 23rd 2014, 5:52 pm
Replies: 1,002
Views: 69,052
Posted By agoreira

Re: Train development news

I knew I had him on "Ignore" for a good reason!:rofl:
Forum: Spain
Jan 23rd 2014, 8:45 am
Replies: 1,002
Views: 69,052
Posted By agoreira

Re: Train development news

Well that might not be the plan, but that's very much the way it has turned out in many cases, the radials around Madrid, they are all bankrupt, it's a case of "spot the car". Others as I've said...
Forum: Spain
Aug 5th 2013, 8:39 am
Replies: 1,002
Views: 69,052
Posted By agoreira

Re: Train development news

Think he might mean "hybrid". It can run on diesel and electric.
Forum: Spain
Aug 5th 2013, 7:59 am
Replies: 1,002
Views: 69,052
Posted By agoreira

Re: Train development news

Not being picky, you got another typo, it should be "supposition". Wish my Spanish was as good as your English!:thumbsup:
I think it's safe to say, a lot of things were wrong, including the cover up...
Forum: Spain
Jul 26th 2013, 12:26 pm
Replies: 1,002
Views: 69,052
Posted By agoreira

Re: Train development news

Someone was saying on the radio this morning about how safe rail travel is in Spain and although it was incredibly sad the number killed, there are roughly that many killed every fortnight on the...
Forum: Spain
Jul 26th 2013, 12:14 pm
Replies: 1,002
Views: 69,052
Posted By agoreira

Re: Train development news

Not drunk, he passed the breath test thingy!
Forum: Spain
Jul 25th 2013, 11:08 am
Replies: 1,002
Views: 69,052
Posted By agoreira

Re: Train development news

Scary!
http://elpais.com/elpais/2013/07/25/videos/1374749180_392391.html
Forum: Spain
Jul 25th 2013, 10:32 am
Replies: 1,002
Views: 69,052
Posted By agoreira

Re: Train development news

http://typicallyspanish.com/spain-news/galicia/Another_system_of_braking_in_the_train_would_have_avoided_the_tragedy.shtml
Forum: Spain
Jul 24th 2013, 8:49 pm
Replies: 1,002
Views: 69,052
Posted By agoreira

Re: Train development news

Sad news. Looks like there have been up to 20 killed in Santiago de Compostela after a derailment.
http://www.euronews.com/2013/07/24/spain-high-speed-train-crashes-near-santiago-de-compostela/
...
Forum: Spain
Jul 12th 2013, 2:48 pm
Replies: 1,002
Views: 69,052
Posted By agoreira

Re: Train development news

Nice place! Never stayed there, but we often stay quite close to there so pop in for something to eat. They seem to have it spot on. James Stuart, (no, not the actor) and his Spanish partner haven't...
Forum: Spain
Jul 6th 2013, 7:37 am
Replies: 1,002
Views: 69,052
Posted By agoreira

Re: Train development news

Did I see something in UK about a gathering of real trains, some famous steam engines. Just looked it up, the anoraks will be out in force, maybe the MOP will be there, I've never known anyone show...
Forum: Spain
Jul 5th 2013, 9:36 pm
Replies: 1,002
Views: 69,052
Posted By agoreira

Re: Train development news

Nope, but generally if a thread bores me, I stop reading it. Try it, trust me, it works.
Forum: Spain
Jul 5th 2013, 8:50 pm
Replies: 1,002
Views: 69,052
Posted By agoreira

Re: Train development news

A decent article here, although it doesn't give the figures you are looking for.
http://algargos.lacoctelera.net/post/2013/03/15/es-rentable-ave-estudio-cr-tico-sobre-tren-alta
Revealing...
Forum: Spain
Jul 5th 2013, 4:29 pm
Replies: 1,002
Views: 69,052
Posted By agoreira

Re: Train development news

No, nor me! If you are that organised that you can predict what you'll be doing in a few months time and pick off peak etc of course fares are reasonably priced. Even the crazy prices they charge...
Forum: Spain
Jul 5th 2013, 9:25 am
Replies: 1,002
Views: 69,052
Posted By agoreira

Re: Train development news

Yes, and the comments that the AVE has meant the closure of their old service, Talgo etc, trying to force them onto the much more expensive AVE. Not surprisingly, coach travel has increased a lot...
Forum: Spain
Jul 5th 2013, 8:54 am
Replies: 1,002
Views: 69,052
Posted By agoreira

Re: Train development news

I especially love the comments from the Spanish themselves (what do they know?) I've always said it's a financial black hole, someone agrees.;) Another comment, it's paid for by everyone, enjoyed by...
Forum: Spain
Jul 5th 2013, 8:29 am
Replies: 1,002
Views: 69,052
Posted By agoreira

Re: Train development news

Lucky old you!
Por qué el AVE es un tren para ricos
Unlike you, three out of four Spanish regard it as "muy caro" and is a train for the rich. Pastor herself recognises it is expensive and many...
Forum: Spain
Jul 4th 2013, 11:37 am
Replies: 1,002
Views: 69,052
Posted By agoreira

Re: Train development news

Nothing, just agree! Thankfully I don't have to read it.
Forum: Spain
Jun 22nd 2013, 5:32 pm
Replies: 1,002
Views: 69,052
Posted By agoreira

Re: Train development news

Talking of toys, this one will take some beating! ;)
http://www.youtube.com/watch_popup?v=gn1qMYfFrro&feature=related
Forum: Spain
Jun 21st 2013, 12:15 pm
Replies: 1,002
Views: 69,052
Posted By agoreira

Re: Train development news

It was wishful thinking, a sort of "build it and they will come", well they haven't come, certainly not in sufficient numbers to stop it losing megabucks. Interestingly, the only Spanish airport to...
Forum: Spain
Jun 21st 2013, 8:29 am
Replies: 1,002
Views: 69,052
Posted By agoreira

Re: Train development news

According to this, only 4 routes cover their operating costs and lines like Málaga-María Zambrano at 107% make hardly any money. As the report says, the rest are hemorrhaging money. Others like the...
Forum: Spain
Jun 21st 2013, 7:53 am
Replies: 1,002
Views: 69,052
Posted By agoreira

Re: Train development news

The smallest village in Spain to have the AVE stop there.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0uICRiIubaI
Two people get off, as Jordi says, there are more stewardesses than passengers!
Forum: Spain
Feb 10th 2013, 10:14 am
Replies: 1,002
Views: 69,052
Posted By agoreira

Re: Train development news

That's the lucky ones, most are standing! :rofl:
Forum: Spain
Jan 10th 2013, 10:44 am
Replies: 1,002
Views: 69,052
Posted By agoreira

Re: Train development news

OK then! ;)
The AVE to nowhere.
Spain is continuing it's plan to extend the AVE network to Badajoz which will cost minimum €4,7000 million. The original plan was for the line to go to Lisbon but...
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