Transports Metropolitans de Barcelona (TMB) has invested 87 million euros in 2016 to renew part of its bus fleet, revamp five metro stations and replace various sections of the L2 and L4 metro lines. The expenditure represents a 90% increase compared to investments made in 2015, and 250% compared to 2014, due to the financial streamlining of the last few years.

The lack of funding in the last few years had slowed down the renewal of the oldest buses. TMB has introduced a total of 78 new vehicles this year, at a cost of 30.6 million euros, on the one hand allowing for the oldest part of the fleet to be renewed, and on the other, improving environmental aspects with cleaner and more efficient models.

Since November, three metro stations have been undergoing work, with a further two also being conditioned for upcoming work. The most substantial work is being carried out at the stations in Passeig de Gràcia (L3), Paral·lel (L2 and L3) and Besòs Mar (L4), while partial reforms are being carried out at the stations of Universitat and Fondo (L1). The overall cost of the work is 8.25 million euros.

Finally, 9.1 million euros has been invested in IT and communications to improve information systems for users and the infrastructure for the communications network.