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A network of three tunnels consisting of a total of 5 tubes and 22 evacuation galleries excavated in a karst massif, a tunnel mouth over 40 metres high shared by three tunnels in a slope traversed by a geological fault and the presence of a protected species under a viaduct are just a few of the technical, geological and environmental challenges faced by the construction teams of the Bergara railway junction. It is a crucial project that will make it possible to split the high-speed line to connect the centre of the Iberian Peninsula to the three provincial capitals of the Basque Country and to France.

Ineco has drafted the preliminary studies and projects and managed the works for the comprehensive renovation of this 217-kilometre historic line that crosses the Cantabrian Mountains. Built 150 years ago, it is still a vital corridor both for freight –especially vehicles manufactured in Castilla y León– and for rail passengers. The duplication of sections of track between Santander and Torrelavega, which is expected to start in 2019, will complete improvements in speed, safety, passenger comfort and freight capacity.

The presence of animals in and around airports can cause serious conflicts with aircraft operations. To reduce this risk, since 2017, Ineco has been collaborating with Aena to implement measures in all of Spain’s airports in accordance with the guidelines of the Spanish Aviation Safety and Security Agency (AESA). This article describes some specific cases in which the company has participated in these efforts to make air safety compatible with conservation.

Malaysia wants to modernise its railways to make them the main public transport option for its citizens. To do this, a consortium consisting of Ineco, Adif and two Malaysian companies has designed a new open-access model for railway transport in which ownership and management of the infrastructure are unbundled from operation, allowing new private operators to enter.

The installation of energy recovery units in traction substations on the conventional network enables surplus regenerative braking energy to be recovered and returned to the electrical grid, preventing dissipation in the form of heat in the braking resistors of the trains. Since 2010, Ineco has been developing a number of engineering projects for Adif to define and implement these units.

Almería’s old station is a fine example of 19th century iron architecture, listed as a Site of Cultural Interest. Over the last two years, Ineco has drafted two projects for the renovation of the building, including restoration of the façades, roofs and concourse.

The incorporation of new technologies to improve the delivery of value –through new forms of digital relationships– is generating a wide variety of opportunities in both internal and external services. The aim of Ineco’s Digital Transformation Plan 2018-2020 is to take a major step forward in the implementation of a new culture centred around collaborative work and the ‘digital first’ philosophy.

To celebrate Ineco’s 50th anniversary, this special issue of ITRANSPORTE is dedicated to looking back on the most important events of the company’s history as recounted by some of the key people who participated and witnessed it.

The Ministry of Public Works’ Innovation Plan represents a commitment to digitisation, energy efficiency and sustainability reflected in 70 specific initiatives that have undergone a period of public consultation. February 2018 will see the launch of a coordinated process to transform the Spanish transport system to provide a high degree of personalisation and efficiency spearheaded by new technologies.

The high-speed section that connects Chamartín station in the north of Madrid (in the photo) to Torrejón de Velasco, 36 kilometres south of the city, will open in 2018.