Spanish Iryo takes off with inaugural journey

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The 21st of November was a major milestone for the Spanish high-speed rail competition, as the inaugural train of operator Iryo took off. There are only a few days left before 25 November, when the first commercial services between Madrid and Barcelona will commence, and tickets for Iryo’s high-speed trains can be already purchased. 

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Spanish Iryo takes off with inaugural journey

Red Iryo high-speed train
Iryo high-speed train in Spain Iryo

The 21st of November was a major milestone for the Spanish high-speed rail competition, as the inaugural train of operator Iryo took off. There are only a few days left before 25 November, when the first commercial services between Madrid and Barcelona will commence, and tickets for Iryo’s high-speed trains can be already purchased. 

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