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Adif and Generalitat Launch Technical Office to Coordinate Rodalies Works in October

The team led by engineer Luis Ubalde is tasked with easing passenger impact during a sweeping upgrade program following a public apology from Adif’s president.

Overview

  • Officials introduced the office to start work in October with weekly coordination between Adif and the Generalitat to track incidents and plan works.
  • Luis Ubalde, previously overseeing La Sagrera, will head a nine‑person unit that authorities say will report to the Generalitat despite Adif funding and hosting it.
  • The office will handle non‑singular interventions, provide technical follow‑up of works, prepare tender and expropriation files, and support the commissioning of completed projects.
  • Renfe will not be part of the new structure, though leaders emphasized ongoing operational coordination with the train operator.
  • Leaders cited roughly €2.5 billion of works executed and more than €4 billion contracted across about 199 projects, prioritizing high‑impact areas such as the R3 and R2 Sud corridors.