Spanish association not happy with government’s rail freight strategy
The Spanish government published its Indicative Strategy for developing, maintaining, and renovating the railway infrastructure in December. However, the European Alliance Association for the development of Railway Corridors pointed out a series of deficiencies concerning...Read more
Three Spanish regions want connection to Atlantic corridor
The Spanish regions of Asturias, Castile and Leon have asked the Spanish government to invest 3.1 billion euros to improve the rail freight connections to the respective areas. They want new infrastructure that connects them...Read more
Portuguese government presents 2030 Rail Investment Plan
The Portuguese government has presented 2030 infrastructure investment plan to the national parliament. It consists of nineteen rail projects at a total budget of 4.1 billion Euros. Nine of the projects have already commenced, the most...Read more
Spanish rally for EU funding of vital railway link Aragon
Spanish business associations from the regions of Aragon and Valencia gathered in a massive rally on Sunday 7 October, demanding EU finding for the rail corridor to connect the Spanish Atlantic and Mediterranean corridor via...Read more
Rail between Aragon and Valencia recovers maximum tonnage
Rail freight trains between Teruel, in the Spanish region of Aragon and the Port of Sagunto, close to Valencia will be able to carry up till 22.5 tonnes per axle from 1 October onwards. The...Read more
Spain and France take next step on Atlantic and Mediterranean corridor
The Spanish and the French governments have opened a call for expression of interest in running two main train services connecting the two countries. One train service will connect Vitoria in Spain to the French...Read more