By Letara Draghia •
Updated: 27 Oct 2025 • 19:35 • 2 minutes read
Alstom and Ferrocarrils de la Generalitat de Catalunya (FGC) have revealed the primary of ten latest electric trains for the upcoming airport express service connecting Barcelona city centre with Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport.
The service, expected to begin between late 2026 and early 2027, can be just over 20 minutes’ long.
New express train to attach Barcelona city centre with each El Prat terminals
According to Alstom, the brand new line will operate every quarter-hour, linking each Terminal 1 (T1) and Terminal 2 (T2). The 22.7-kilometre route will include nine key stations: Sant Andreu, Sagrera, El Clot, Passeig de Gràcia, Sants, Bellvitge, El Prat, Airport T-2, and Airport T-1.
Testing is currently underway at Alstom’s Santa Perpètua de Mogoda site, with dynamic and safety trials including traction, braking, signalling, and telecommunications.
Each five-car Coradia Stream train will feature:
• 202 seats and room for as much as 656 passengers.
• Ample luggage racks and wide corridors for accessibility.
• 20 onboard information screens plus airport flight displays for real-time updates.
• Exterior LED panels for platforms and step-free boarding with automatic ramps for passengers with reduced mobility.
• The trains can be fully accessible, with two reserved spaces for passengers with reduced mobility (PRM), adapted toilets, and dedicated spaces for bicycles and trolleys.
Built entirely in Catalonia, the trains incorporate eco-design principles with a collection of raw materials, energy-efficient traction systems, and recyclability at end-of-life. The manufacturers aim for low life-cycle cost, reliability and to contribute to a discount in road congestion and CO₂ emissions.
The Coradia Stream model advantages from over three many years of modular train development; greater than 4 000 units have been sold in 12 countries and are already in service across Europe.
New maintenance depot due spring 2026
Construction can also be underway on a latest 3 500 m² depot next to Alstom’s Barcelona-area factory, which is able to maintain the brand new trains for 15 years. The facility will include two maintenance tracks, auxiliary workshops, a wash tunnel, and a traction sub-station. Completion is predicted by Spring 2026, ahead of the service launch.
For expats in Spain, locals, and tourists, the brand new service will offer a quick, reliable, and sustainable alternative to taxis or buses between central Barcelona and the airport. With a 20-minute journey time and frequent departures, it enhances convenience for all travellers.
Cristina Andériz, Carles Ruiz, Pilar Díaz, Silvia Paneque i Sureda, Salvador Illa, Leopoldo Maestu Miedes, Isabel García Ripoll, Alicia Valle and Gracia Lacabex. Credit: Alstom’s press release.
Alstom and Ferrocarrils de la Generalitat de Catalunya (FGC) have revealed the primary of ten latest electric trains for the upcoming airport express service connecting Barcelona city centre with Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport.
The service, expected to begin between late 2026 and early 2027, can be just over 20 minutes long.
New express train to attach Barcelona city centre with each El Prat terminals
According to Alstom, the brand new line will operate every quarter-hour, linking each Terminal 1 (T1) and Terminal 2 (T2). The 22.7-kilometre route will include nine key stations: Sant Andreu, Sagrera, El Clot, Passeig de Gràcia, Sants, Bellvitge, El Prat, Airport T-2, and Airport T-1.
Testing is currently underway at Alstom’s Santa Perpètua de Mogoda site, with dynamic and safety trials including traction, braking, signalling, and telecommunications.
Each five-car Coradia Stream train will feature:
- 202 seats and room for as much as 656 passengers.
- Ample luggage racks and wide corridors for accessibility.
- 20 onboard information screens plus airport flight displays for real-time updates.
- Exterior LED panels for platforms and step-free boarding with automatic ramps for passengers with reduced mobility.
- The trains can be fully accessible, with two reserved spaces for passengers with reduced mobility (PRM), adapted toilets, and dedicated spaces for bicycles and trolleys.
Built entirely in Catalonia, the trains incorporate eco-design principles with a collection of raw materials, energy-efficient traction systems, and recyclability at end-of-life. The manufacturers aim for low life-cycle cost, reliability and to contribute to a discount in road congestion and CO₂ emissions.
The Coradia Stream model advantages from over three many years of modular train development; greater than 4,000 units have been sold in 12 countries and are already in service across Europe.
New maintenance depot due spring 2026
Construction can also be underway on a latest 3,500 m² depot next to Alstom’s Barcelona-area factory, which is able to maintain the brand new trains for 15 years. The facility will include two maintenance tracks, auxiliary workshops, a wash tunnel, and a traction sub-station. Completion is predicted by spring 2026, ahead of the service launch.
For expats in Spain, locals, and tourists, the brand new service will offer a quick, reliable, and sustainable alternative to taxis or buses between central Barcelona and the airport. With a 20-minute journey time and frequent departures, it enhances convenience for all travellers.
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