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# Renfe Replaces Avlo Low-Cost Trains with AVE on Madrid–Barcelona High-Speed Corridor
- URL: https://barna.news/renfe-replaces-avlo-low-cost-trains-with-ave-on-madrid-barcelona-high-speed-corridor/
- Published: 2025-09-05T09:33:31.000Z
- Updated: 2026-06-02T13:20:33.000Z
- Description: Starting 8 September 2025, Renfe will replace its Avlo single-class low-cost trains on the Madrid–Barcelona high-speed line with multi-class AVE S-103 trains, maintaining current frequency and schedules at competitive prices. Customers holding Avlo tickets for travel beyond 7 September will be trans
- Author: Barbara Town
- Tags: transport

Starting **8 September 2025**, **Renfe** will replace its **Avlo single-class low-cost trains** on the Madrid–Barcelona high-speed line with **multi-class AVE S-103 trains**, maintaining current frequency and schedules at competitive prices. Customers holding Avlo tickets for travel beyond **7 September** will be transferred to AVE services under the same conditions. 

![](https://barna.news/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Renfe-AVE-S-103.jpg)

*Renfe AVE / RENFE*

The decision follows the withdrawal of Avlo’s **Talgo Avril S-106 units** due to detected cracks in their motor bogie frames. Renfe highlighted that the AVE offers better alignment with the route’s needs, particularly for corporate and frequent business travellers, and includes enhanced comfort with wider seats and more spacious interiors. 

AVE’s services bring back amenities previously absent on Avlo, such as **cafeteria services, a quiet coach, and premium offerings** like access to club lounges. 

[Source](https://www.railjournal.com/passenger/high-speed/renfe-to-replace-avlo-low-cost-trains-with-ave-on-madrid-barcelona-hs-line/?ref=barna.news#utm%5Fsource=rss&utm%5Fmedium=rss&utm%5Fcampaign=renfe-to-replace-avlo-low-cost-trains-with-ave-on-madrid-barcelona-hs-line)