Verified Nov 2026
Metal Fabrication
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Las Rozas, Community of Madrid
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Since 1942
Talgo is a Spanish rolling stock manufacturer headquartered in Las Rozas, Community of Madrid, and founded in 1942. It designs and builds intercity, regional, and high-speed passenger trains and provides maintenance and refurbishment services. The company employs roughly 1,000 to 5,000 people and reports estimated revenue of $500 million to $1 billion. It is privately held and serves the railway sector alongside automotive, construction, renewable energy, and industrial equipment markets. Its most recent public development was a 2026 train order in Sweden, reported by Railway International.
Talgo at a glance
Revenue
$500M-1B
Est. band
Employees
1,000-5,000
Founded
1942
Headquarters
Las Rozas, Community of Madrid
Certifications
ISO 9001
Import activity
50
Industries
Automotive
Electric Vehicles
Construction
Renewable Energy
Industrial Equipment
Sourcing and import activity
From US customs bill-of-lading records
US sea imports
50
Named foreign suppliers
11
Top origins
Spain · Japan · Italy · Germany
Shared foreign counterparties do not establish that these companies buy from Talgo.
What this tells a buyer
Talgo reported a 2026 order for new trains in Sweden, according to Railway International, and separately announced planned investments of 90 million euros through 2027 for research and development and industrial capacity expansion, as reported by Forbes España.
Talgo is certified to ISO 9001 and its web listings include LED-related products and a facility in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
Talgo is not publicly traded, and the record does not list named reported customers.
Source: US customs bill-of-lading records and public filings · Last verified Nov 05, 2026
STABILITY SIGNALS
Established & active
84 years in operation (founded 1942).
Holds ISO 9001 certification(s) per public sources.
Overview
Talgo is a Spanish rolling stock manufacturer headquartered in Las Rozas, Community of Madrid, and founded in 1942. It designs and builds intercity, regional, and high-speed passenger trains and provides maintenance and refurbishment services. The company employs roughly 1,000 to 5,000 people and reports estimated revenue of $500 million to $1 billion. It is privately held and serves the railway sector alongside automotive, construction, renewable energy, and industrial equipment markets. Its most recent public development was a 2026 train order in Sweden, reported by Railway International.
At a glance
Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
Founded | 1942 |
Headquarters | Las Rozas, Community of Madrid |
Employees | 1,000-5,000 |
Revenue | $500M-1B (estimated) |
Primary capability | Metal Fabrication |
Certifications | ISO 9001 |
What Talgo makes
Talgo is certified to ISO 9001 and its web listings include LED-related products and a facility in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
Products and capabilities described on the company's own site include LED (source: talgo.com).
Certifications
Talgo is associated with the following certifications in public sources. Confirm the certified scope for the specific plant producing your part:
ISO 9001 — talgo.com
Trade and customs footprint
Talgo reported a 2026 order for new trains in Sweden, according to Railway International, and separately announced planned investments of 90 million euros through 2027 for research and development and industrial capacity expansion, as reported by Forbes España. US customs bill-of-lading records list 50 inbound shipments across 11 foreign suppliers, with top origins including Spain · Japan · Italy · Germany.
Latest developments
2026-11-02 — ‘Our agreement with Talgo holds’: Le Train keeps faith in troubled Avril for French launch - Railway Gazette International (railwaygazette.com)
2026-10-05 — Talgo vai desenvolver nova geração de comboios de alta velocidade - Notícias ao Minuto (noticiasaominuto.com)
2026-04-21 — Talgo gets a new train order in Sweden | Railway International (railway-international.com)
2026-03-04 — Talgo prevé inversiones de 90 millones hasta 2027 en I+D y en ampliar la capacidad industrial de sus centros - Forbes España (forbes.es)
2026-02-27 — Talgo cierra la era Oriol con otros 100 millones de pérdidas y espera un 20% más de ingresos para 2026 (eleconomista.es)
2026-02-09 — Talgo to Supply & Maintain 20 High-Speed Trains for Saudi Arabia Railways (railway-news.com)
Facilities
Talgo is headquartered in Las Rozas, Community of Madrid. Public sources also reference these locations:
Milwaukee, WI — nist.gov
Company details
Talgo is not publicly traded, and the record does not list named reported customers. Talgo was founded in 1942, has an estimated 1,000-5,000 employees, and is headquartered in Las Rozas, Community of Madrid. On the LightSource stability read it is rated "Established & active": 84 years in operation (founded 1942). Holds ISO 9001 certification(s) per public sources.
Frequently asked questions
What does Talgo make?
Talgo is a Spanish rolling stock manufacturer headquartered in Las Rozas, Community of Madrid, and founded in 1942. It designs and builds intercity, regional, and high-speed passenger trains and provides maintenance and refurbishment services. The company employs roughly 1,000 to 5,000 people and reports estimated revenue of $500 million to $1 billion. It is privately held and serves the railway sector alongside automotive, construction, renewable energy, and industrial equipment markets. Its most recent public development was a 2026 train order in Sweden, reported by Railway International.
Where is Talgo headquartered?
Talgo is headquartered in Las Rozas, Community of Madrid (2 Paseo Tren Talgo, Las Rozas, Community of Madrid, 28290).
When was Talgo founded?
Talgo was founded in 1942.
How big is Talgo?
Talgo has an estimated 1,000-5,000 employees, with revenue in the $500M-1B range (estimated).
What certifications does Talgo hold?
Talgo lists ISO 9001 on its website. Confirm the certified scope for the specific plant producing your part.
Does Talgo import from overseas suppliers?
US customs bill-of-lading records show 50 inbound shipments for Talgo, with top origins including Spain · Japan · Italy · Germany.
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