Overview

• Álvaro Fernández Heredia officially dismissed Antonio Carmona as Director of Rodalies de Catalunya on July 15, 2025.
• Josep Enric García Alemany, previously Renfe’s head of operations, now holds sole authority over the Catalonia commuter rail network.
• Antonio Carmona retains a position as Renfe’s head of institutional relations and spokesperson in Catalonia despite losing operational control.
• The leadership overhaul coincides with preparations to launch a mixed state-Generalitat company to manage Rodalies from January 2026.
• Civic platforms such as Dignitat a les Vies expressed regret over Carmona’s removal and commended his commitment to service improvements.