en.Wedoany.com Reported - On July 13, 2026, the President of the Community of Madrid, Isabel Díaz Ayuso, presented the first of 48 new automated trains, which are scheduled to enter service on Metro Line 6 starting in 2027.

Line 6, currently undergoing renovation, will soon become the first line in the entire network to adopt fully automated operation technology, with testing set to begin in late summer this year.

The project has received over €531 million in funding to date, and is expected to increase overall transport capacity by up to 70%, reducing headways to one train every two minutes.

The first trains, manufactured by CAF, have completed the production and industrial validation phases, including initial dynamic tests conducted by CAF.

All trains will subsequently undergo testing under real operating conditions to evaluate performance, confirm integration with infrastructure, and verify the correct operation of the new signaling, communication, and control systems to be installed on Line 6.

Initial tests will be carried out on Lines 10, 11, and 12, and are expected to analyze parameters such as safety, reliability, dynamic performance, comfort, and interoperability across the entire railway system. Once the current renovation work on Line 6 is completed, testing will be transferred to that line.

Each of the 48 new trains consists of six cars, with a total length exceeding 109 meters, and can accommodate up to 1,385 passengers—a 17% increase over existing models. The maximum speed will increase by 33%, reaching 110 km/h. The interior features a spacious gangway design and no traditional driver's cab.

Two trains are currently fully completed, with two others in an advanced production stage. Production of the remaining trains will continue, with each train scheduled for delivery by road transport.

Additionally, Metro de Madrid is installing new platform screen doors at the 28 stations along Line 6, also known as the Circular Line.

Other works on the platforms along the line include a complete renovation of the platform flooring using more wear-resistant and durable materials, installation of tactile paving to assist visually impaired passengers with orientation, and correction of the height difference between the train and the platform.

These works are carried out at night. Other improvements include the installation of stainless steel and safety glass partitions at both ends of the platforms to complete the enclosure and provide the necessary technical space for the operation of the new infrastructure.