In 1992, Alstom pioneered the introduction of high-speed rail in Spain. Since then, the company has added a long list of innovations that continue to revolutionise railway mobility. This week Alstom in Spain celebrates the 30th anniversary of the arrival of high-speed trains in the country, an event in which the company played a special role. In April 1992, the Renfe Series 100 train traveled on Spanish railway lines and was the first train to run at more than 300 kilometres per hour. This high-speed train was designed, built and maintained by Alstom. This HST (called AVE in Spain) was also the first railway system in the world to make a punctuality commitment to passengers, with the promise to refund their ticket price if they had to wait more than five minutes. (....)