Spanish region gets billions of euros for Atlantic Corridor development
The Spanish Ministry of Transport will invest 2.8 billion euros for the development of the TEN-T Atlantic Corridor in the Asturias region. The vast majority…
Valencia-Madrid rolling highway enters test phase
The rolling highway service between Valencia and Madrid is one step closer to starting operations. The first testing phase started over the weekend, with Tramesa,…
Projects for standard gauge in Spain get going north and south
The Spanish Ministry of Transport (MITMA) recently assigned contracts for the implementation of the standard gauge (1435mm) in key rail freight locations. The projects concern…
Spanish government greenlights establishment of Train Port Barcelona
The Spanish government approved the creation of Train Port Barcelona, a new entity that will be in charge of the development and management of the…
Construction of Spain’s ‘largest port rail terminal’ gets green lights
The Spanish Ministry of Transport (MITMA) authorised the construction of a new container terminal at the port of Valencia: the North Terminal. Once completed, it…
Spain unlocks 26 million euros in rail freight eco-incentives
The Spanish Ministry of Transport (MITMA) awarded 26.1 million euros to be assigned to eight rail freight operators as eco-incentives. This strategy is part of…
Spain awards another contract for Algeciras-Bobadilla upgrade
The Spanish Ministry of Transport (MITMA) assigned a contract for 13.2 million euros for the renovation of the rail section between Almoraima and San Pablo…
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France-Spain rail line re-opening back on track?
The re-opening of the cross-border rail section through the Pyrenees between Bedous in France and Canfranc in Spain and ultimately linking Pau with Zaragoza, remains…
Spain launches more tenders for Mediterranean Corridor upgrades
The Spanish Ministry of Transport (MITMA) allocated 18,3 million euros for the drafting of the projects for the renovation and conditioning of the Granada-Almería railway…