Spain, Dec. 19 -- The European Investment Bank (EIB) and Renfe have signed a €250 million loan to finance the purchase of 101 electric trains that will expand and upgrade Catalonia's commuter (Rodalies) and medium-distance train fleet. This loan represents the first tranche of a €500 million loan approved by the EIB, which will play a crucial role in improving passenger rail services across the region.These new units will replace trains that have been running since 1990 and are now at the end of their service life. With the new fleet, passenger capacity will increase significantly - from around 830 passengers per train to between 900 and 1 800 passengers per train. The new fleet will include high-capacity units for suburban serv...