Spain to grant legal status to 500,000 undocumented migrants in historic regularisation drive
EU postpones full Entry/Exit System rollout to September 2026 amid congestion fears
Late-night Madrid–Barcelona high-speed trains cut as Adif orders extra safety inspections
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Storm ‘Kristin’ snarls Spanish transport network with 23 roads closed and rail delays
Storm ‘Kristin’ forced the closure of 23 snow-covered roads and flooded 26 more on 1 February 2026, with yellow weather alerts in five regions and reduced rail speeds on key axes. Travel times for cargo and passengers lengthened markedly, prompting airlines and mobility teams to advise extra buffers and alternative routings.
Adif fast-tracks overhaul of Madrid–Barcelona high-speed line without shutting service
Adif will begin renovating the Madrid-Barcelona AVE in 2026—one year earlier than planned—while keeping trains running. Night-time work and speed limits will cause minor delays, so mobility managers should build larger buffers into itineraries. The goal is to enable 350 km/h operation and improve ride quality on Spain’s flagship business-travel corridor.
Record influx at Ceuta border strains reception centre, triggers mass transfers to mainland
Ceuta registered about 180 irregular entries in 72 hours, pushing its reception centre to 140 % of capacity and prompting mass ferry transfers to mainland Spain. The surge is straining border forces and could affect ferry schedules and security checks on the Strait of Gibraltar route.
Aena posts all-time passenger record, signalling robust demand for Spain’s airports
Passenger traffic at Spain’s Aena-managed airports reached a record 384.8 million in 2025, up 4.2 % year-on-year. The surge, detailed in figures published 1 February 2026, signals tighter capacity this year and will spur fresh infrastructure spending as Spain prepares for the EU Entry/Exit System.