TRAVELLING between popular Spanish holiday hotspots might soon become easier. A picturesque Spanish island, loved by British tourists, has unveiled its plans to build huge new train routes. Tenerife will fork out a whopping £4.
8billion on the railway network which is set to make all of its beaches more accessible. Tenerife has long struggled with congestion as 5.8million tourists flock to the small island each year.
But the government is aiming to fix that with four new train services which will cover the entire island. The railroad, which comprises 80km of tracks altogether, is expected to be finished by 2045. Each train will carry 450 passengers at a maximum speed of 220km per hour.
The project was in talks for 20 years but works are finally due to begin by the end of 2027. If constructed by scheduled 2045, 7.5 million people are predicted to use the trains annually.
However, to tackle the colossal costs, the new railway lines will be worked on one at a time. Pablo Rodriguez, regional councillor for public works and mobility, told Express: "Instead of needing €4 billion upfront, we are discussing segments that require €300 or €400 million, making it more feasible financially." The North Train will travel alongside the TF-5 motorway corridor, providing high-speed links between Santa Cruz de Tenerife and Los Realejos.
The West Train will run between Icod de los Vino and Adeje while the South Train will service the island's eastern shore. It comes as Jet2 has launched a.
