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Vuelve el tren Madrid-Lisboa: así será el trayecto
Las capitales de España y Portugal, Madrid y Lisboa, podrían volver a estar conectadas por un tren nocturno mucho antes de lo previsto. Los gobiernos…
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Portugal's High-Speed Rail: A 3-Hour Lisbon-Madrid Connection by 2034
Portugal Unveils Ambitious High-Speed Rail Plan Connecting Lisbon and Madrid by 2034 Portugal has announced a major infrastructure project: a high-speed rail line connecting Lisbon and Madrid by 2034. The project aims to reduce travel time between the two capitals to a mere three hours, offering a significant alternative to air travel. This initiative is part of a broader plan to decarbonize transportation and enhance economic cohesion between Spain and Portugal. The planned high-speed rail line will not only connect Lisbon and Madrid, but will also link several other major cities along the route. This includes connections to Badajoz and Plasencia in Spain, and Vigo and Oporto in Portugal. The overall goal is to reduce the current reliance on air travel, with a projected decrease of around 40 daily flights between Lisbon and Madrid, and a significant reduction in flights between Oporto and Lisbon. "The decision to accelerate the construction of the high-speed rail line stems from the need for decarbonization of transport and the pursuit of more efficient modes of transport," stated a spokesperson for the Portuguese government. The project also aims to facilitate economic development and strengthen territorial and social cohesion between the two countries. The announcement has been met with enthusiasm by both countries. The project represents a significant investment in sustainable transportation and is expected to have a positive impact on tourism and economic activity in the regions along the route.
