Stadler Rail Valencia SAU

[2] Another expansion coincided with the countries' 'stabilisation plan' of 1959, and thus the company formed part of the rapid economic growth of Spain in the 1960s, triggered by the industrialised economy reaching critical mass.

In addition countless other rail vehicles were produced: trams, metros, diesel and electric units and freight wagons as well as thousands of bogies, some for Spain, others for destinations around the world.

[3] After the move the huge original factory was to be demolished, and despite attempts to save it due to its historical significance to the country of Spain[4][5] (as well as due to architecture of the 1920s built central core - with huge nave-like sheds[6]), like many other derelict industrial sites around the world, progress could not be stopped, and in a final twist of fate, its destruction made space for the AVE high speed train to run through.

Shortly thereafter (1990-2), a big order from Renfe was received for the sub-types 319.2, 319.3 and 319.4; under GEC-Alstom's ownership GM-EMD engined diesel locomotives were also produced at the plant for export to the UK and Israel.

[7] The 1,000 mm (3 ft 3+3⁄8 in) metre gauge 1,500 V DC electric passenger metro trains Serie 4300 were also produced in this period for Ferrocarrils de la Generalitat Valenciana.