Construction and current development
Northeastern Corridor - to the French Border
Main article: LGV Perpignan-Figueres
Construction is currently underway to connect the new high speed line from Barcelona to the French TGV network via the Perthus tunnel under the Pyrenees. As of April 2009the AVE network ends at Barcelona, and the TGV at Montpellier.
The line from Barcelona to Figueres is scheduled to open in 2012, as well as line from Figueres to Perpignan in the same year. France has yet to commit to the construction of the section between Perpignan and Montpellier. As a result trains will use the existing regular railway line north of Perpignan to reach the TGV Network at Montpellier.
The line will be operated by Talgo and Siemens AG train sets, although it will require special dual-voltage trainsets. The French line Perpignan – Montpellier is electrified at 1.5 kV DC, but Spanish trains use 25 kV AC. French trains are dual-voltage allowing both TGV and regional trains to operate on the line. All Spanish trains are single-voltage.
North-Northwestern Corridors
Bilbao-Vitoria-San Sebastian (Basque Y). This line will connect the three Basque capitals in 2011. Planned connection with Madrid via Valladolid, and with the French border via Irún and Bayonne.
Madrid-Pamplona. It will be operational in 2012. There is a planned extension to connect Pamplona with the Basque line and the French border.
Variante de Pajares. This line will cross a very mountainous area between León and Asturias. Planned extension to connect Valladolid with Oviedo and Gijón.
Eje Atlántico de Alta Velocidad (Atlantic line). This line will connect all Galician coastal cities, including A Coruña, Santiago de Compostela and Vigo, with the Portuguese border, and eventually, with Porto.
Ourense-Santiago de Compostela. First segment of the line that will connect Galicia and the Atlantic line with Madrid, via Valladolid.
Southwest - Portuguese Corridor
Cáceres-Mérida-Badajoz-Lisbon. This line will connect the two peninsular capitals in 2 hours and 45 minutes[6], connecting the south west region of Extremadura to the High Speed network. This line has been an important matter in bilateral summits during the last years. Spanish track should be completed around 2013 and the Portuguese one around 2015. It is not clear if there will finally be a station in the Spanish town of Mérida. The line would link with High-speed rail in Portugal, a project announced by the Portuguese government in February 2009.
Eastern Corridor
Madrid-Cuenca-Albacete-Arco mediterráneo (Mediterranean Arc). This line will connect Madrid with Valencia, Alicante, Murcia and Almería. Expected 2009.
Future planned lines
In the short term other connections to the LGV are planned. A new line to France is under construction at La Jonquera in Catalonia with another proposed at Irun in the Basque Country. Other new lines are under consideration, including a line connecting Soria to the Madrid-Barcelona line at Calatayud. Finally, the Madrid-Barcelona line currently terminates in Barcelona's Estació de Sants, there has, however, been talk of a new station being built on the other side of the city in La Sagrera.
In the long term the Spanish government has an ambitious plan to make 7,000 kilometres (4,300 mi) of high-speed railway operational by 2010, with all provincial capitals at most only 4 hours from Madrid, and 6½ hours from Barcelona. According to the Strategic Plan for railway infrastructures developed by the Spanish Ministerio de Fomento Ministry of Public Works, called PEIT, a second expansion programme is planned to start in 2010-11, when the last lines of the first programme still under construction begin operation. This plan has a ten-year scope, ending 2020, and its ambition is to make the 300 km/h (186 mph) network reach 10,000 kilometres (6,200 mi) by the end of that year. This would be the most extensive network in Europe, with several operational links with France and Portugal and is by far the most ambitious high speed rail plan in the European Union.
Critics of this scheme point out that raising the average speed of Spain's regional trains would achieve a much greater global impact at much less cost. At present, there are some rural lines where average speeds barely exceed 60 km/h (37 mph). The speed between some provincial capitals is little better; for example, it takes some 8 hours to cover the 784 kilometres (487 mi) between León and Barcelona.
On the other hand there has been a great improvement of speed and time with trains that link Madrid with other capitals that do not have direct AVE connections, but that use the high speed line for most of the route, such as:
Huelva (4 h 16 min)
Cádiz (4 h 30 min)
Algeciras (5 h 25 min)
Granada (4 h 36 min)
Pamplona (2 h 59 min)
Logroño (3 h 40 min)
Irún (5 h 19 min)
Bilbao (4 h 46 min)
San Sebastián (5 h 20 min)
Santander (4 h 25 min)
Vitoria-Gasteiz (3 h 48 min)
Thursday, October 8, 2009
Wednesday, October 7, 2009
Work Starts on AVE Line to Algerciras
Work Starts on AVE Line to Algerciras
Early exploratory work as begun on the planned tunnel for the new AVE rail line near Ronda. Renfe has confirmed that the existing line between Bobadilla and Algerciras will be closed for six months from early November and that the work is not just for important maintenance, but to prepare the line for high speed trains. A bus service will run alone the route of the existing line, including Ronda, Gaucin and Cortes de la Frontera whilst the line is closed.
Early exploratory work as begun on the planned tunnel for the new AVE rail line near Ronda. Renfe has confirmed that the existing line between Bobadilla and Algerciras will be closed for six months from early November and that the work is not just for important maintenance, but to prepare the line for high speed trains. A bus service will run alone the route of the existing line, including Ronda, Gaucin and Cortes de la Frontera whilst the line is closed.
Saturday, October 3, 2009
High Speed Trains In Spain - Part Two
AVANT – Media Distancia
In December 2004 a new medium distance service (AV Media Distancia operating under the 'Lanzadera' brand) began between Seville and Córdoba using new S-104 trains,reducing journey times between the two cities to 40 minutes. In 2005 the brand was renamed RENFE Avant and a further service was launched: Madrid–Ciudad Real–Puertollano.
The construction of a 21-kilometre (13 mi) stretch of high speed line from Madrid to Toledo allowed the inauguration of a medium distance service in November 2005. The journey time between the two cities is now less than 30 minutes. The high speed link combined with high property prices in Madrid has encouraged many Madrid commuters to settle in Ciudad Real, the first stop on the Madrid–Seville line.
There has, however, been controversy over the construction of this line as the change to standard gauge track meant that large towns such as Getafe, Aranjuez and Algodor, which now has no commercial services, lost their direct services to Toledo. Furthermore since Toledo is now connected by standard gauge track it is impossible for other passenger or goods trains to reach it that haven't come from other high speed lines.
Further Avant services have been launched with the expansion of the AVE to Valladolid and Barcelona. See below for details of all Avant services.
Madrid–Barcelona
The Madrid–Zaragoza–Barcelona line was inaugurated on 20 February 2008, after parts of the line had operated since 2003 (Madrid–Zaragoza–Lleida) and 2006 (Lleida–Tarragona). Seventeen trains run now every day between 6:00 and 21:00 hrs. This line is currently one of the world's fastest long-distance trains in commercial operation,[4] with non stop trains covering the 621 km (386 mi) between the two cities in just 2 hours 38 minutes, and those stopping at all stations in 3 hours 23 minutes.
Madrid–Valladolid
The Madrid–Segovia–Valladolid line was inaugurated on December 22, 2007. It Includes a tunnel of 28 kilometres (17 mi) at Guadarrama, which is the fourth longest train tunnel in Europe. Valladolid will become the hub for all AVE lines connecting the north and the north west of Spain with the rest of the country. Trainsets used on this line include S120 (max speed 250 km/h (155 mph)), Talgo S130 (Patito, max speed 250 km/h (155 mph)) and the S102 (Pato, max speed 320 km/h/199 mph).
Trains
Currently, there are several series of High speed trains that run the AVE service:
S/100, manufactured by Alstom
S/102, manufactured by Talgo and Bombardier
S/103, manufactured by Siemens, marketed globally under the brand Siemens Velaro
There are also other series of trains that are considered high speed, but don't run under the AVE name. They run under the brand Alvia, and are variable gauge trains. They can run on High speed lines at a maximum of 250 km/h (155 mph), and can also change between standard and Iberian gauge lines without stopping. The trains that are operated under the Alvia brand are:
S/120, manufactured by CAF and Alstom
S/130, manufactured by Talgo and Bombardier
Operational services
Currently the Spanish high speed network is made up of the following services:
AVE Madrid–Seville via Ciudad Real, Puertollano, and Córdoba.
AVE Madrid–Valladolid via Segovia.
AVE Madrid–Barcelona via Guadalajara, Calatayud, Zaragoza, Lleida and Tarragona.
AVE Barcelona–Seville via Zaragoza, Córdoba and Madrid.
AVE Barcelona–Málaga via Zaragoza, Córdoba and Madrid.
AVE Madrid–Huesca via Guadalajara, Calatayud, and Zaragoza.
AVE Madrid–Málaga via Ciudad Real, Puertollano, Córdoba, and Antequera.
AVANT (mid distance) Madrid–Ciudad Real–Puertollano.
AVANT (mid distance) Madrid–Toledo.
AVANT (mid distance) Málaga–Córdoba–Seville via Antequera and Puente Genil
AVANT (mid distance) Segovia–Madrid.
AVANT (mid distance) Calatayud–Zaragoza
AVANT (mid distance) Zaragoza–Huesca
AVANT (mid distance) Barcelona–Lleida
ALVIA [5] (mixed high speed-conventional) Madrid–Irún, via Valladolid, Burgos and San Sebastián.
ALVIA (mixed high speed-conventional) Madrid–Bilbao, via Valladolid and Burgos.
ALVIA (mixed high speed-conventional) Santander–Alicante, via Madrid and Valladolid.
ALVIA (mixed high speed-conventional) Gijón–Alicante, via Valladolid and Madrid.
ALVIA (mixed high speed-conventional) Madrid–Logroño.
ALVIA (mixed high speed-conventional) Barcelona–Irún, via Zaragoza, Pamplona and San Sebastián.
ALVIA (mixed high speed-conventional) Barcelona–Bilbao, via Zaragoza and Logroño.
ALVIA (mixed high speed-conventional) Barcelona–Vigo, via Zaragoza, Pamplona, Vitoria, Burgos, Palencia and Leon. With connection services to Gijón in Leon and to A Coruña in Monforte de Lemos
The central hub of the AVE system is Madrid's Puerta de Atocha, except for the Valladolid line, which terminates at Chamartin Station.
In December 2004 a new medium distance service (AV Media Distancia operating under the 'Lanzadera' brand) began between Seville and Córdoba using new S-104 trains,reducing journey times between the two cities to 40 minutes. In 2005 the brand was renamed RENFE Avant and a further service was launched: Madrid–Ciudad Real–Puertollano.
The construction of a 21-kilometre (13 mi) stretch of high speed line from Madrid to Toledo allowed the inauguration of a medium distance service in November 2005. The journey time between the two cities is now less than 30 minutes. The high speed link combined with high property prices in Madrid has encouraged many Madrid commuters to settle in Ciudad Real, the first stop on the Madrid–Seville line.
There has, however, been controversy over the construction of this line as the change to standard gauge track meant that large towns such as Getafe, Aranjuez and Algodor, which now has no commercial services, lost their direct services to Toledo. Furthermore since Toledo is now connected by standard gauge track it is impossible for other passenger or goods trains to reach it that haven't come from other high speed lines.
Further Avant services have been launched with the expansion of the AVE to Valladolid and Barcelona. See below for details of all Avant services.
Madrid–Barcelona
The Madrid–Zaragoza–Barcelona line was inaugurated on 20 February 2008, after parts of the line had operated since 2003 (Madrid–Zaragoza–Lleida) and 2006 (Lleida–Tarragona). Seventeen trains run now every day between 6:00 and 21:00 hrs. This line is currently one of the world's fastest long-distance trains in commercial operation,[4] with non stop trains covering the 621 km (386 mi) between the two cities in just 2 hours 38 minutes, and those stopping at all stations in 3 hours 23 minutes.
Madrid–Valladolid
The Madrid–Segovia–Valladolid line was inaugurated on December 22, 2007. It Includes a tunnel of 28 kilometres (17 mi) at Guadarrama, which is the fourth longest train tunnel in Europe. Valladolid will become the hub for all AVE lines connecting the north and the north west of Spain with the rest of the country. Trainsets used on this line include S120 (max speed 250 km/h (155 mph)), Talgo S130 (Patito, max speed 250 km/h (155 mph)) and the S102 (Pato, max speed 320 km/h/199 mph).
Trains
Currently, there are several series of High speed trains that run the AVE service:
S/100, manufactured by Alstom
S/102, manufactured by Talgo and Bombardier
S/103, manufactured by Siemens, marketed globally under the brand Siemens Velaro
There are also other series of trains that are considered high speed, but don't run under the AVE name. They run under the brand Alvia, and are variable gauge trains. They can run on High speed lines at a maximum of 250 km/h (155 mph), and can also change between standard and Iberian gauge lines without stopping. The trains that are operated under the Alvia brand are:
S/120, manufactured by CAF and Alstom
S/130, manufactured by Talgo and Bombardier
Operational services
Currently the Spanish high speed network is made up of the following services:
AVE Madrid–Seville via Ciudad Real, Puertollano, and Córdoba.
AVE Madrid–Valladolid via Segovia.
AVE Madrid–Barcelona via Guadalajara, Calatayud, Zaragoza, Lleida and Tarragona.
AVE Barcelona–Seville via Zaragoza, Córdoba and Madrid.
AVE Barcelona–Málaga via Zaragoza, Córdoba and Madrid.
AVE Madrid–Huesca via Guadalajara, Calatayud, and Zaragoza.
AVE Madrid–Málaga via Ciudad Real, Puertollano, Córdoba, and Antequera.
AVANT (mid distance) Madrid–Ciudad Real–Puertollano.
AVANT (mid distance) Madrid–Toledo.
AVANT (mid distance) Málaga–Córdoba–Seville via Antequera and Puente Genil
AVANT (mid distance) Segovia–Madrid.
AVANT (mid distance) Calatayud–Zaragoza
AVANT (mid distance) Zaragoza–Huesca
AVANT (mid distance) Barcelona–Lleida
ALVIA [5] (mixed high speed-conventional) Madrid–Irún, via Valladolid, Burgos and San Sebastián.
ALVIA (mixed high speed-conventional) Madrid–Bilbao, via Valladolid and Burgos.
ALVIA (mixed high speed-conventional) Santander–Alicante, via Madrid and Valladolid.
ALVIA (mixed high speed-conventional) Gijón–Alicante, via Valladolid and Madrid.
ALVIA (mixed high speed-conventional) Madrid–Logroño.
ALVIA (mixed high speed-conventional) Barcelona–Irún, via Zaragoza, Pamplona and San Sebastián.
ALVIA (mixed high speed-conventional) Barcelona–Bilbao, via Zaragoza and Logroño.
ALVIA (mixed high speed-conventional) Barcelona–Vigo, via Zaragoza, Pamplona, Vitoria, Burgos, Palencia and Leon. With connection services to Gijón in Leon and to A Coruña in Monforte de Lemos
The central hub of the AVE system is Madrid's Puerta de Atocha, except for the Valladolid line, which terminates at Chamartin Station.
Friday, September 25, 2009
High Speed Trains In Spain - Part One
The rapidly expanding High Speed Train Network as made Spain one of the world leaders in the provision of fast train services. The Alta Velocidad Española (AVE) is a service of high speed trains operating at speeds of up to 300 km/h (186 mph) on dedicated track in Spain. The name is literally translated from Spanish as "Spanish High Speed", but also a play on the word ave, meaning "bird".
Unlike the rest of the Spanish broad-gauge network, the AVE uses standard gauge, permitting direct connections outside Spain in the future. All AVE trains are currently operated by RENFE, the Spanish state railway company, although it is possible that private companies may be allowed to run lines in the future. On the line from Madrid to Seville, the service guarantees arrival within five minutes of the advertised time, and offers a full refund if the train is delayed further, although only 0.16% of trains have been so. In this regard, the punctuality of the AVE is exceptional compared to other non long distance RENFE services. On other AVE lines, this punctuality promise is more lax (15 minutes on the Barcelona line).
Contents
1 History
1.1 New rail link to Andalusia
1.2 AVANT – Media Distancia
1.3 Madrid–Barcelona
1.4 Madrid–Valladolid
2 Trains
3 Operational services
4 Construction and current development
4.1 Northeastern Corridor - to the French Border
4.2 North-Northwestern Corridors
4.3 Southwest - Portuguese Corridor
4.4 Eastern Corridor
5 Future planned lines
6 See also
7 References
8 External links
History
New rail link to Andalusia
Towards the end of the 1980s a new line was planned to join the Castilian Meseta with Andalusia without passing through the Despeñaperros national park. After considering various options it was decided that a standard-gauge line, allowing for Spain's first high speed rail link, would be built. The project was named N.A.F.A. (Nuevo Acceso Ferroviario a Andalucía/New Rail Link to Andalusia) and was meant to help revitalise the stagnant southern Spanish economy. The line was inaugurated on 14 April 1992 to coincide with Expo 92 being held in Seville. Seven days later on 21 April 1992 commercial service began with six daily services stopping at Madrid, Seville, Córdoba, Puertollano and Ciudad Real. In October 1992 RENFE began the AVE Lanzadera service between Madrid and Puertollano and Ciudad Real.
It has been suggested that the PSOE government chose the French Alstom bid over the Siemens and Talgo bids for political rather than technical reasons, rewarding the French government for its assistance in capturing ETA activists who took "sanctuary" across the border in southern France.[1] Seville's hosting of the 1992 World's Fair prompted its choice for the inaugural AVE line, but there were also accusations that the Spanish head of government Felipe González favoured his home city;[2] apparently, he conceded to support Barcelona in bidding for the 1992 Summer Olympics if Seville would be connected to the AVE first.[3] On the other hand, Seville is still the fifth largest city in Spain, after Madrid, Barcelona, Valencia and Bilbao, with a population of some 700,000. It is also the capital of Andalucia — Spain's most populous Autonomous Community.
In January 1993 the Talgo 200 Madrid–Málaga service commenced, which used AVE lines as far as Córdoba and then Spanish gauge conventional track to reach Málaga. On 23 April of that year, the AVE set a new top speed of 356.8 km/h (221.7 mph) on a test run. Later in 1993 the mixed-method services Talgo 200 Madrid–Cádiz and Talgo 200 Madrid–Huelva began.
In 1994 AVE trains on the Madrid–Seville line began to run at 300 km/h, cutting journey times by 40 minutes and covering the 471 km in just 2½ hours.
Although in 1999 RENFE began a mixed-service Talgo 200 Madrid–Algeciras route, this was, along with the other mixed services, transferred to Grandes Líneas Renfe (RENFE's Spanish gauge long-distance brand) following changes to plans for high speed rail in Spain.
The last segment of the Madrid–Málaga line was completed on December 24, 2007.
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Unlike the rest of the Spanish broad-gauge network, the AVE uses standard gauge, permitting direct connections outside Spain in the future. All AVE trains are currently operated by RENFE, the Spanish state railway company, although it is possible that private companies may be allowed to run lines in the future. On the line from Madrid to Seville, the service guarantees arrival within five minutes of the advertised time, and offers a full refund if the train is delayed further, although only 0.16% of trains have been so. In this regard, the punctuality of the AVE is exceptional compared to other non long distance RENFE services. On other AVE lines, this punctuality promise is more lax (15 minutes on the Barcelona line).
Contents
1 History
1.1 New rail link to Andalusia
1.2 AVANT – Media Distancia
1.3 Madrid–Barcelona
1.4 Madrid–Valladolid
2 Trains
3 Operational services
4 Construction and current development
4.1 Northeastern Corridor - to the French Border
4.2 North-Northwestern Corridors
4.3 Southwest - Portuguese Corridor
4.4 Eastern Corridor
5 Future planned lines
6 See also
7 References
8 External links
History
New rail link to Andalusia
Towards the end of the 1980s a new line was planned to join the Castilian Meseta with Andalusia without passing through the Despeñaperros national park. After considering various options it was decided that a standard-gauge line, allowing for Spain's first high speed rail link, would be built. The project was named N.A.F.A. (Nuevo Acceso Ferroviario a Andalucía/New Rail Link to Andalusia) and was meant to help revitalise the stagnant southern Spanish economy. The line was inaugurated on 14 April 1992 to coincide with Expo 92 being held in Seville. Seven days later on 21 April 1992 commercial service began with six daily services stopping at Madrid, Seville, Córdoba, Puertollano and Ciudad Real. In October 1992 RENFE began the AVE Lanzadera service between Madrid and Puertollano and Ciudad Real.
It has been suggested that the PSOE government chose the French Alstom bid over the Siemens and Talgo bids for political rather than technical reasons, rewarding the French government for its assistance in capturing ETA activists who took "sanctuary" across the border in southern France.[1] Seville's hosting of the 1992 World's Fair prompted its choice for the inaugural AVE line, but there were also accusations that the Spanish head of government Felipe González favoured his home city;[2] apparently, he conceded to support Barcelona in bidding for the 1992 Summer Olympics if Seville would be connected to the AVE first.[3] On the other hand, Seville is still the fifth largest city in Spain, after Madrid, Barcelona, Valencia and Bilbao, with a population of some 700,000. It is also the capital of Andalucia — Spain's most populous Autonomous Community.
In January 1993 the Talgo 200 Madrid–Málaga service commenced, which used AVE lines as far as Córdoba and then Spanish gauge conventional track to reach Málaga. On 23 April of that year, the AVE set a new top speed of 356.8 km/h (221.7 mph) on a test run. Later in 1993 the mixed-method services Talgo 200 Madrid–Cádiz and Talgo 200 Madrid–Huelva began.
In 1994 AVE trains on the Madrid–Seville line began to run at 300 km/h, cutting journey times by 40 minutes and covering the 471 km in just 2½ hours.
Although in 1999 RENFE began a mixed-service Talgo 200 Madrid–Algeciras route, this was, along with the other mixed services, transferred to Grandes Líneas Renfe (RENFE's Spanish gauge long-distance brand) following changes to plans for high speed rail in Spain.
The last segment of the Madrid–Málaga line was completed on December 24, 2007.
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Thursday, September 17, 2009
Visit to Estacion Benaoja - Montejague Railway Station
On a recent trip to the Grazalema National Park, near Ronda I had the chance to stop off at the railway station at Benaoja – Montejague which serves the two named communities in the Sierra de Ronda area. The station is on the Granada – Algerciris line and is the next station to the closed station of Estacion de la Indiana I visited recently. (See post dated 22/08/2009)
The station is surrounded by houses and a number of bars and restaurants, one of which is on the station itself. The railway facilities are kept in very good condition, well maintained, clean and tidy and presents a modern air and is a credit to Renfe and its staff.
I talked to the railway employee who was on duty in the ticket office who was very friendly and quite happy to give me information about the station and railway service. Currently there are 4 trains a day in each direction. Algeciras to Granada at 8.31, 13.45, 17.10 and 20.19 and Granada to Algeciras at 8.11, 10.24, 17.09 and 20.22.
The railway still as an important role to play as road communications in the area are still difficult. A train ride from the station is through some spectacular country and is well worth the time and most enjoyable.
The station is surrounded by houses and a number of bars and restaurants, one of which is on the station itself. The railway facilities are kept in very good condition, well maintained, clean and tidy and presents a modern air and is a credit to Renfe and its staff.
I talked to the railway employee who was on duty in the ticket office who was very friendly and quite happy to give me information about the station and railway service. Currently there are 4 trains a day in each direction. Algeciras to Granada at 8.31, 13.45, 17.10 and 20.19 and Granada to Algeciras at 8.11, 10.24, 17.09 and 20.22.
The railway still as an important role to play as road communications in the area are still difficult. A train ride from the station is through some spectacular country and is well worth the time and most enjoyable.
Saturday, September 5, 2009
Visit to Antequere Santa Maria AVE Railway Station
Visit to Antequera Santa Maria Railway Station
My wife and I called at the new AVE (high speed) station at Antequera Santa Maria, which is actually 15km from that town and is located at Colonia Sante Maria. The station is located on the new Malaga to Cordoba AVE high speed line and serves a wide catchment area. The new station has excellent facilities, with bright refreshment rooms, ticket hall, toilets and waiting areas. It also has a very large secure car park close to the station.
There are 11 departures a day to Malaga, 11 to Cordoba, 6 to Savella, 4 to Madrid and 1 to Barcelona. As with all AVE stations security was well in evidence. Security at the station is very tight with scanners and security personal about. Passengers can only reach the platforms 5 minutes before departure. The overall impression is of a very modern and well designed station that is fit for purpose.
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My wife and I called at the new AVE (high speed) station at Antequera Santa Maria, which is actually 15km from that town and is located at Colonia Sante Maria. The station is located on the new Malaga to Cordoba AVE high speed line and serves a wide catchment area. The new station has excellent facilities, with bright refreshment rooms, ticket hall, toilets and waiting areas. It also has a very large secure car park close to the station.
There are 11 departures a day to Malaga, 11 to Cordoba, 6 to Savella, 4 to Madrid and 1 to Barcelona. As with all AVE stations security was well in evidence. Security at the station is very tight with scanners and security personal about. Passengers can only reach the platforms 5 minutes before departure. The overall impression is of a very modern and well designed station that is fit for purpose.
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Thursday, September 3, 2009
The Sound of Shunting Trains.
"From the railway station came the sound of shunting trains, ringing and rumbling softened almost into melody by the distance."
- Jeff Waynes Musical Version of The War Of The Worlds.
- Jeff Waynes Musical Version of The War Of The Worlds.
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