The president of the Regional Government of Extremadura, Maria Guardiola, inaugurated the new Intermodal Railway Terminal of the Badajoz Logistics Platform, highlighting its importance for the economic development of the region. During the event, which was attended by various authorities, including the Minister of Economy, Guillermo Santamaría, and Medway President, Carlos Alberto Silva Pereira de VasconcelosGuardiola stressed that this infrastructure represents a "further step in the process of economic and social transformation" of Extremadura.
Guardiola stated that the railway terminal "will put Extremadura on the map as a key hub for the exchange of goods, not only in Spain, but also in Europe", also noting its potential as a gateway for goods from the Panama CanalThis new service will also be a key link between Madrid and Lisbon, allowing Extremaduran business owners to significantly reduce transport costs, giving them a competitive advantage.
The president announced that initially a movement of five weekly trains is planned, although the terminal has the capacity to handle trains of up to 750 meters and store up to 1.200 containers. This project, the result of a public-private collaboration with Medway As an operating partner, it represents a crucial step forward for the region.
Furthermore, Guardiola emphasized that this terminal will attract investment and major projects, strengthening Extremadura as a growth hub. "This government is working to make Extremadura a center of attraction, a point of reference where large companies look to us," he affirmed, also highlighting the construction of thirteen industrial buildings to facilitate the development of small business projects in the region. Logistics Platform.
Finally, the president highlighted the progress made by the regional government in areas such as exports and industrial production, but called on the central government to strengthen people-to-people connections, which are key to Extremadura's competitiveness. "This is the beginning of a path full of opportunities," Guardiola concluded.
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