High-Speed? Regional? Spain’s Unique AVANT Train Explained!

Join me on a 250km/h trip from Madrid to Puertollano aboard a RENFE Class 104 Avant train! Unlike long-distance AVE services, Avant trains are designed for regional high-speed travel, making cities cities like Ciudad Real and Puertollano much closer to Madrid.
In this video, I’ll explore how Spain uses high-speed rail for daily commuting, take a look at the Class 104 train, and talk about the history of Avant services, their impact, and whether this model could work in other countries.

Come along!

What's inside:
- Madrid Atocha rail complex;
- RENFE Class 104 and its history;
- The AVANT service and its past and present;
- My personal opinions of the trip.

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Filmed in October 2024

Available in 4K

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Chapters:

00:00 – Intro and Puerta de Atocha
01:19 – RENFE's Class 104
02:57 – Departure and Trip Map
03:48 – Class 104 Interior
04:42 – Seat Tour
05:33 – Scenery
06:07 – Ciudad Real
06:38 – Avant
08:20 - Puertollano