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Santa Cruz Carnival 2026: Trams Carry Record 458,129 Passengers
Metrotenerife's special double tram service successfully transported 458,129 passengers during the Santa Cruz Carnival 2026, marking a 13% increase from the previous year and demonstrating public transport's effectiveness for large events.
Metrotenerife Adds Extra Trams for Carnival Piñata Weekend
Metrotenerife will implement enhanced Line 1 tram services, including double trams and extended night operations with increased frequency, from February 20th to 22nd to accommodate the Carnival Piñata weekend.
"What Pain Doesn't Say" Conference Tackles Disability Pain Expression
Over 200 experts, officials, and families gathered at the "What Pain Doesn't Say" conference in San Cristóbal de La Laguna to address the critical challenge of unexpressed pain in people with disabilities and advocate for new, collaborative, and holistic approaches to care and support.
Sold-Out Aldis Congress Highlights Critical Need for Non-Verbal Pain Training
The Canary Islands Aldis Foundation's sold-out "What Pain Doesn't Say" congress reveals a critical, unmet need for training on how to detect pain in people with disabilities who cannot express it verbally.
Metrotenerife Trams Face 3-Day Service Changes for Track Maintenance
Metrotenerife tram services will experience significant disruptions from January 31 to February 2, with Line 1 partially operating and Line 2 suspended, due to preventive track maintenance.
Aldis Foundation to Host Free Congress on Unspoken Pain in Disabilities
The Aldis Canary Foundation will host a free congress, "What Pain Doesn't Say," on February 7, 2026, at the University of La Laguna in Tenerife, focused on identifying and managing pain in people with disabilities who cannot express it.
Metrotenerife Announces Tram Service Changes Jan 31-Feb 2 for Track Maintenance
Metrotenerife will implement service changes from January 31st to February 2nd, suspending Line 2 and partially operating Line 1 with a replacement bus service, due to essential track maintenance.
Tenerife Tram Strike: Preliminary Deal Reached After Record Year
Metrotenerife has reached a preliminary deal to end its nearly two-year tram strike, which includes improved safety and working conditions, following a record-breaking 2025 with nearly 25 million passengers.
Metrotenerife Secures Three International Tram, Metro Consulting Deals
Metrotenerife has secured three international contracts to provide technical advice for tram systems in Jaén (Spain) and Alexandria (Egypt), and Metro Line 1 in Monterrey (Mexico).
Metrotenerife Deploys Double Trams for Three Kings' Eve
Metrotenerife will operate enhanced Line 1 services with double trams every 10-15 minutes for Three Kings' Eve on January 5, maintaining 80% of usual service despite a strike and closing the Weyler stop for the parade.