Good news for Costa del Sol train project: Government orders viability study for a rail route between Nerja and Algeciras – CSN

Louise Brown December 27, 2024 Travel Leave a comment

THE Spanish federal government has actually purchased a feasibility research study right into the Costa del Train task in between Algeciras and Nerja.

On Boxing Day the Priest of Lasting Transportation Alvaro Fernandez Heredia asked for the very first feasibility research study right into a railway along the Costa del Sol.

The ‘historical’ action shows the main federal government wishes to proceed with the task, as it is the very first management action for any type of facilities strategies.

An independent examiner will certainly perform the research study, which is anticipated to set you back a minimum of EUR1.2 million and take about 18 months.

Nonetheless the Transportation Priest, Oscar Puente has actually revealed he wants to have the ‘excellent course’ planned by the end of the 2025.

To start, the research study will certainly evaluate the existing C1 line in between Malaga and Fuengirola, consisting of whether contributing to the existing train would certainly be a sensible alternative.

After that, it will certainly undergo 5 vital stages: Nerja-Malaga, Malaga-Fuengirola, Fuengirola-Marbella, Marbella-Estepona and Estepona-Algeciras.

” There’s currently substantial need on the C1 line, particularly in between Malaga city and the flight terminal, with the 4th highest possible variety of guests in the nation,” claimed the demand.

” In spite of a number of enhancements being made in the last couple of years, it still has a hard time to fulfill the flexibility needs of the regional populace. That’s why we require to consider exactly how we can enhance it.”