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Barcelona Metro Unveils Casual Uniform Redesign After 30 Years

TMB introduces a ten-piece collection focused on comfort, sustainability, and employee input, set to debut in 2027 for the metro’s centennial.

Laura, en el centro, con la equipación actual. A su lado, Laura y Agustín (todos, trabajadores de TMB), con el nuevo uniforme de la empresa
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Overview

  • The new uniforms will replace the formal attire introduced in 1995, featuring casual pieces like polo shirts, cargo pants, and softshell jackets.
  • The redesign, informed by an employee survey where 86% favored a casual style, aims to improve comfort and functionality.
  • TMB has awarded the design contract to local firm Macon, with manufacturing tenders scheduled for summer 2025.
  • The €3.5 million initial investment, rising to €8 million, includes environmentally responsible disposal of old uniforms through recycling or donation.
  • The rollout aligns with the 100th anniversary of Barcelona’s metro in 2027, maintaining TMB’s corporate colors of red, maroon, and gray.