Paralyzed works: an uncertain future
Adif has decided not to continue the work on the provisional car park at the Camp de Tarragona AVE station, despite the initial expectations. Internal sources have confirmed that this initiative was considered a temporary measure to respond to the increase in passengers during the works of the Roda de Berà tunnel, which is expected to end in March.
Degree of the May
Eudald Roca, the mayor of La Secuita, has expressed his frustration in the face of a lack of response to the documentation they requested last November. Roca emphasizes that, although the land is owned by Adif, the body has the obligation to submit the relevant documentation. He also criticizes that both the Spanish and Catalan government have set aside the station, which does not yet have a master plan after eighteen years of waiting.
A parking that never came to exist
The car park, which should have about one hundred places, began in late November, but their progression was stopped when the council requested the necessary documentation. At present, you can only see the posters that announced the start of the work, with machines that stopped working due to the lack of permits. Roca has stated that without proper communication, the works could not continue.
Dangerous conditions around the station
The image of the AVE station has been static for years, with disorderly parked vehicles and passengers passing through a dangerous environment. Roca has pointed out the presence of broken glass and a recently burned fire, denouncing the robberies and vandalism that often occur. Its concern is growing as the lack of lighting generates risk situations for travelers.
CRITICAL TO THE ADMINISTRATION
The mayor said that both the Spanish government and Catalan have failed in their responsibilities. Roca believes that the abandonment of administrations is intolerable, especially considering that the station manages more than 1,300,000 passengers a year, a figure that exceeds the initial expectations.
Pending projects: the need for an adequate connection
In 2017, the City Council acquired land to build a 650 -place car park at a small cost. However, the lack of connection with the TP-2031 and TP-2002 roads has prevented its development. Roca insisted that the Generalitat has not executed the necessary actions to improve access to the station. The creation of a roundabout that connects with the new car park is considered urgent and relatively economic.
Final Reflections: The Future of the Station
The lack of investment and attention at the AVE station in the Camp de Tarragona has generated an unsustainable situation for travelers. Roca emphasizes the importance of this region’s infrastructure, and it is imperative that authorities take action to ensure better experience for users. With the constant growth of travelers, the need for a master plan and adequate investment becomes more evident.
