Greater comfort and better services
The Minister of Transport and Sustainable Mobility, Óscar Puente, has announced that starting in June a new rail service will be launched between Madrid and Extremadura. This service will offer greater comfort and better services for passengers.
The new train, known as Alvia S-730, will be the most versatile in the world, as it can run on both electrified and non-electrified tracks. This will allow greater flexibility in the operation of the service.
The Alvia S-730 will replace the Intercity train, which currently operates a daily frequency between Madrid and Extremadura. Although the new train will not increase the frequency of service, it will offer greater passenger capacity and will feature improved services, such as an on-board cafe.
Benefits for the region
Minister Puente has highlighted that this new rail connection will bring significant benefits to the Extremadura region. The Madrid-Badajoz line has unique characteristics, as it has electrified sections and non-electrified sections. The Alvia S-730 is the most interesting train for this line, since it can operate in both diesel and electric modes, adapting to different sections of the track.
Additionally, the improved capacity of the new train will allow more people to travel between Madrid and Extremadura, boosting tourism and economic development in the region.
Improvements in rail transportation
The announcement of the new rail service is part of a broader plan to improve rail transport in Spain. Minister Puente has reported on the redistribution of railway material that will improve services in several autonomous communities of the country.
These improvements include the arrival of new rolling stock to Galicia and Asturias, which will improve the quality and frequency of services in these regions.
In summary, starting in June, passengers will be able to enjoy a new rail service between Madrid and Extremadura, which will offer greater comfort, better services and greater passenger capacity. This connection will benefit both residents of the region and tourists who wish to visit Extremadura. In addition, it is part of a broader plan to improve rail transport in Spain, which seeks to offer a quality and efficient service throughout the country.
