Ouigo and Iryo demand Adif cut rail fees by €119M in 2026-2028 plan

Spanish high-speed rail operators Ouigo and Iryo are pressing infrastructure manager Adif to reduce track access charges by €119 million in the upcoming 2026-2028 fee regulation, currently under review. The request signals intensifying cost pressure on new entrants competing with incumbent Renfe, and the outcome will shape rail market competitiveness and infrastructure funding in Spain.