The C-5 line of Cercanías Madrid, vital for the daily commutes of thousands of citizens from Alcorcón and other southern cities, is set for a substantial modernization. Renfe has begun receiving the first units of an order for 79 trains from the Swiss company Stadler, an investment exceeding 1.3 billion euros, as reported by the Ministry of Transport.

The first convoys have already reached Aranjuez, where final tests are being conducted before they enter service. If deadlines are met, the new trains are expected to start operating from September, marking a significant change for all Cercanías lines, with a notable impact on the C-5 due to its high passenger volume within the Community of Madrid.

This renewal will allow for an approximate 20% increase in capacity compared to the current fleet, a critical aspect for a line that handles a high daily passenger volume. Furthermore, this represents the first major service upgrade in nearly two decades, part of a global plan totaling 3.5 billion euros.

The new trains, models T100 and T200, will offer greater capacity, capable of carrying up to 1,884 passengers in the largest models. They will also include accessibility improvements, with adapted spaces for people with reduced mobility, USB sockets, Wi-Fi, advanced information systems, video surveillance, and specific areas for bicycles.

The Ministry of Transport emphasizes that this modernization will have a direct impact on service quality. For municipalities like Alcorcón, where the C-5 line is an essential connection to Madrid, the arrival of these trains represents a long-awaited improvement, following years marked by incidents and overcrowding, especially since the start of works on the A-5.