To tackle the cost-of-living crisis, the Spanish government is implementing 100% discounts on commuter and medium-distance routes Where most governments have been sluggish in their efforts to tackle inflation, Spain has blazed full steam ahead with a scheme making some train journeys completely free. The initiative means passengers will be able to hop across Catalonia, immerse themselves in the architectural splendours of Andalucia or explore the museums and restaurants of the Basque country.
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State operator Renfe says Channel tunnel service competing with Eurostar is 'viable and profitable'. Spain's state rail company, Renfe, has announced initial plans to compete with Eurostar by operating a high-speed Channel tunnel line to shuttle travellers between Paris and London. Renfe said studies had shown that the Eurotunnel route, which opened in 1994, could be profitable and workable over the coming years.
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