Upon completion, journey times between Madrid and Valencia are expected to fall to under 2 hr. The Government also hopes a knock-on effect could be acceleration of services to Murcia, through upgrading the existing route from Chinchilla. The first route chosen for modernisation was that between the capital, Madrid, and Seville. The AVE trainsets are made in France with some Spanish components. The Ave trainset boasts modern technology including the latest doors.
German technology is at the heart of the operational control system.
A cab signalling system is coupled with a continuous speed control facility. A 25kV 50Hz traction power supply substation for the Madrid-Seville high speed line. The first of 3 prototype power cars being developed for the Spanish high speed lines.