Almería’s long-awaited high-speed rail (AVE) connection will now arrive in 2028, backed by the Almería Chamber of Commerce.
The seventh report from the platform’s advisory committee was introduced on Thursday, April 24, at Grupo Cajamar’s headquarters in Almería’s Science and Know-how Park.
The most important impediment is the advanced tunnelling challenge beneath Lorca, Murcia, set to be completed by December 2026. Chamber President Jerónimo Parra famous that after completion come the opposite duties, akin to monitor set up, electrification, cabling setup, and security checks by the Railway Security Company, which could take just a few months, including to the date for the AVE to reach, however security is vital, and all checks should be made. Parra stated that it is likely to be even the start of 2027, however it’ll arrive and it’ll radically enhance transport from Almería. Additionally, as soon as the road is laid, it’s open to extra aggressive pricing from Iryo, Ouigo and Avlo operators.
Progress is important, with all sections from Lorca to Almería beneath building, together with Lorca and Almería stations. Vera’s station awaits challenge approval however might start this yr. Dry ports in Níjar and Pulpí, important for freight, face some bureaucratic hurdles, with completion projected for late 2027. Nonetheless, the federal government stays optimistic the quick prepare shall be accomplished as quickly as attainable, easing street congestion by shifting 400 vehicles a day to rail.
