Spain's Renfe picks Siemens for $1.36 billion high-speed train order
MUNICH, Oct 27 (Reuters) - Spanish state-owned railway operator Renfe said on Tuesday it selected Siemens as the preferred supplier of 30 high-speed trains.
Renfe put the value of the contract including maintenance at €1.22 billion ($1.36 billion)
The rail company has the option to order 10 more trains
The first five "Velaro Novo" trains, which are based on the ICE 3 train generation, are due to be delivered within three years and four months, with the last batch due in five years and two months.