The company anticipates a significant increase in users on the lines connecting Lleida with Terrassa and Cervera. This growth is attributed to reduced travel times, making the train competitive with car travel, and the ongoing development of Lleida's metropolitan area. This transition is part of FGC's broader strategy to become the integrated railway operator for the region through its subsidiary, FGC Rail.
Initial enhancements will include the deployment of four new trains acquired from Stadler, offering a capacity of 439 seats, which is greater than the current rolling stock. Additionally, FGC's real-time passenger information systems will be implemented at the stations under its new management. These 14 stations, part of the RL3 (Lleida-Cervera) and RL4 (Lleida-Terrassa) lines, will undergo comprehensive renovation to meet Ferrocarrils' standards, including new access and ticket vending systems, and a general image overhaul.
The future service will feature 14 daily services in each direction between Lleida and Cervera, with five of these extending to Terrassa. This represents a substantial improvement over the current frequency of the RL3 line, operated by Renfe, which only offers two services. Despite these promising prospects, FGC's management has expressed caution, as operations will continue on tracks owned by Adif. Furthermore, the section between Manresa and Terrassa will see services coincide with Renfe's trains and stations, necessitating coordination to ensure compatibility of information systems.
In parallel, Ferrocarrils is expanding the railway workshop at Pla de Vilanoveta in Lleida, transforming it into the Lleida Commuter Rail Operations Center. This facility will be equipped for train maintenance, operational management, and the training of new drivers using advanced driving simulators.




