Reinforced Talgo bound for the South

One Friday afternoon, under an almost unbearable heat, we patiently waited for a service that became a common sight in the summer of 2012 thanks in part to the new president of Renfe Operadora, who was keen on boosting the use of existing conventional rolling stock.

Here is Talgo service No. 01171 from Barcelona Sants to Murcia del Carmen, formed of the usual Talgo Series 6 set with four additional Series 2000 reinforcing coaches for the weekend holidaymakers heading South, pictured near Viladecans halt.