Editorial: La Vanguardia

• The details of the new mixed company, Rodalies of Catalonia, created by Generalitat and Renfe to manage the Rodalies service, have been outlined.
• Òscar Playà, former manager of the metro network in Barcelona, has been appointed as the new company's director general.
• Although Rodalies of Catalonia won't manage or operate 100% of the suburban lines until January 2027 due to administrative procedures, the expected effective management and improvement of the service is anticipated to benefit the users.
• The Generalitat will use this period until 2027 to define the new operator's strategic plan, with the intention to apply its measures without delay.
• The decisions taken are the result of political agreements that seek to benefit citizens and demonstrate that dialogue is more productive than confrontation.

Conclusion: The challenge facing the new management team is considerable, considering the structural deficiencies of the service. However, the promise of change and improvement brings hope for the future of the Rodalies service.

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