Timeline
We are a diverse, sociable and connected brand, here and now,
and capable of re-inventing the way to travel.

2015
In April 2015, ILSA was founded

2019
ADIF chose ILSA as an operator

2020
Contract signing for the manufacture of 23 High-Speed trains with the Hitachi-Bombardier group.
14 December 2020. Liberalisation of the sector, the new operators begin activities

2021
Launching of the commercial ILSA brand

2022
Commencement of operations
Liberalisation of the sector

The liberalisation of the railway market is the last European economic sector to, finally, open
We are witnessing the birth of a new paradigm with more environmental awareness, the acute economic recession arising from the pandemic and the price of petrol are defining the coming changes.
On the other hand, numerous technological advances and the digitalisation of economies influence and modify people’s mobility behaviour. In a more and more monitored society, many citizens seek to feel free in their mobility.
After the liberalisation of rail transport, which will come into effect on 14 December 2020, ILSA has been selected by the Administrador de Infraestructuras Ferroviarias (Administrator of Rail Infrastructure, ADIF) to compete on the entire high-speed network.