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Ana Mula has called for the Spanish central government’s immediate intervention to resolve the ever-recurring problems plaguing the Fuengirola – Malaga commuter railway line.
Mula has highlighted the fact that over 150 incidents have occurred, including cancellations and delays, due to disruptions of the service, in just the first half 2025. This has caused significant inconvenience for those who depend on the service.
She called the current situation of a major transport link in Costa del Sol – a region that is heavily dependent on tourism – “unacceptable”. She noted that social media and local media were full of complaints about daily breakdowns, cancellations, overcrowded platforms and train carriages packed with people, especially during the summer peak season. She says that the disruptions have caused students, workers and tourists to miss appointments, as well missing flights, if they use the line to get to Malaga’s Airport.
Ana Mula’s complaints to the government about trainline neglect
Mula reiterated her long-standing calls for improvements. These include reducing the 20-minute frequency of service to 10 minutes and extending the operating hours to 3am in the summer, during holidays or major events. She also called for the expansion of the rail line to the west to connect to other Costa del Sol cities and Campo de Gibraltar via the proposed coastal-train project. In addition, Mula urged the Government to remove tolls from the AP-7 towards Marbella in order to reduce road congestion. The alternative A-7 highway, which is a daily jam, is also overwhelmed.
Fuengirola – Malaga, one of Spain’s most profitable lines per square kilometre, carries over 11.5 millions passengers annually. This includes commuters, tourists, and other travelers. Mula criticised the government for brushing aside these issues, and alleging that Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez is prioritising other regions where he has made pacts with regional governments and addressed unrelated political concerns. She emphasized that these requests have been raised repeatedly through letters, speeches made at the Malaga Provincial Council and municipal motions, but they have not yet been addressed.
Mula’s call to action stems from the urgent need for improvements in infrastructure for Fuengirola residents, the surrounding communities and the vital tourism industry of the region.
