Route Barcelona → Girona (r11 / Renfe) — Spanish Route Suggestion

Discussion in 'Suggestions' started by Yassine, Nov 20, 2025 at 7:14 PM.

  1. Yassine

    Yassine Member

    Joined:
    May 16, 2025
    Messages:
    44
    Likes Received:
    91
    Barcelona → Girona (R11 / Renfe) — Spanish Route Suggestion

    Length: ~87 km (≈54 miles)
    Max Speed: up to 160 km/h (≈100 mph) in some sections for semi-fast services
    Electrification: 3 kV DC
    Operator: Renfe Operadora (Rodalies & Media Distancia, Region of Catalonia)
    Line Type: Conventional regional service (R11) — playable fully from Barcelona to Girona, with potential extension toward Figueres / Cerbère

    Why It Would Be Fun

    The Barcelona → Girona corridor offers a highly engaging mix of urban, suburban, and rural environments — perfect for players who want more than single-speed tourist lines.

    • You start from Barcelona-Sants, one of the busiest railway hubs, navigating through dense city infrastructure, then quickly leave for the more relaxed, green suburbs.

    • As you travel beyond Granollers, the landscape opens up into rolling hills and vineyards, with glimpses of the Montseny massif near Sant Celoni.

    • On your way toward Girona, you pass by historic sites like the Hostalric castle, visible from the tracks, before arriving at Girona’s station, offering a rewarding finale.
    This route supports a variety of services — local Rodalies trains making all stops, mid-distance Media Distancia trains, and potential semi-fast Avant services — giving you options in your driving experience.

    Main Train & Add-Ons
    • Main playable train: Renfe Serie 449
    [​IMG]

      • Add-on 1: Renfe Serie 447 (Rodalies)
    Allows you to drive suburban all-stop services and replicate commuter-style traffic

    [​IMG]

    • Add-on 2: Renfe Serie 104 (Avant / Media Distancia)
    Adds semi-fast, limited-stop services for players who enjoy higher-speed trips.

    [​IMG]


    Stops (Barcelona → Girona)


    [​IMG]

    Note: Depending on the service (Rodalies, Media Distancia, Avant), some stops may be skipped — this provides realistic gameplay variety (omnibus vs semi-direct).


    Signalling & Safety Systems

    • ASFA: Traditional Spanish line-side system, used across the majority of the route.

    • ERTMS / L1-L2: Possible for some segments, especially where there are high-speed or mixed-traffic operations nearby.
    Scenario Possibilities
    • Commuter Runs: Rodalies all-stop services during peak hours.

    • Semi-Fast Trips: Media Distancia / Avant with fewer stops, higher average speeds.

    • Disruption Scenario: Track works or signal failure, requiring manual driving and recovery.
    Potential for Expansion

    Extension eastwards to Figueres / Cerbère to connect with French network.

    Conclusion:

    The Barcelona–Girona (R11) route is compact yet packed with variety: urban density, rural terrain, historic landmarks, and a mix of train services. It’s perfectly suited for Train Sim World, offering both a realistic commuter experience and scenic semi-fast driving.

    That's all. Thank you for reading my fourth detailed suggestion on the forum. :)
     
    Last edited: Nov 21, 2025 at 3:30 PM
    • Like Like x 4
  2. driverwoods#1787

    driverwoods#1787 Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Feb 21, 2021
    Messages:
    9,620
    Likes Received:
    5,959
    You are missing something the freight looking motive on the shared standard gauge section here s252 104 is only 25kv 50 hz this is 3kv you need S105s/S130s
     
    • Like Like x 1

Share This Page