The Mediterranean Corridor reaches a record execution of €2.900 billion to boost trade with Europe

 

El Ministerio de Transportes y Movilidad Sostenible has executed more than 2.900 billion euros in the Corredor Mediterráneo from January 2024. This historic investment seeks to boost the transport of goods and passengers to Europa, through the modernization and construction of 870 kilometers of strategic railway network.

 

Minister Transportes y Movilidad Sostenible, Óscar Puente, has recently met with the new commissioner of Corredor Mediterráneo, Joan Calabuigto assess the progress of this vital infrastructure. The project, designed as a backbone For the internationalization of the Spanish economy, it connects the Mediterranean coast from south to north, integrating cities such as Barcelona, Tarragona, Castellón, València, Alicante, Murcia, Cartagena y Almería.

 

Evolution and current state of the railway network

 

Since 2018, the Corredor Mediterráneo It has experienced unprecedented progress. It has gone from having 45% of the route under construction or completed to the current situation. 83 %In net terms, in just seven years, the length of track under construction has doubled, increasing from 440 kilometers to the current 870 kilometers. Likewise, the sections in service have grown from 21% to 36% of the total network, which comprises 1.838 kilometers.

 

This growth is the result of a solid investment effort through Adif, which has tendered works with a total value of 8.638 millones de euros and has awarded contracts exceeding 6.705 billion euros between June 2018 and March 2026. The total investment in works already executed or completed in this period reaches 6.023 billion euros.

 

Main investments made in 2025

 

During the fiscal year 2025, the Ministerio de Transportes y Movilidad Sostenible It allocated €1.288 billion to critical projects for logistics and high-speed transport. The most significant investments are detailed below, broken down by section and project:

 

Location / Section	Main Performance	Investment (M€)
Barcelona	Station La Sagrera Sant Andreu	51,29
Barcelona	terminal La Llagosta	38,22
Valencia	Access Channel and Undergrounding	139,15
Valencia Alicante	Section La Encina Xàtiva Valencia	108,24
Murcia Almería	AV platform and urban integrations	566,60
Murcia Cartagena	High-Speed ​​Rail Platform Works	79,73
Tarragona	Section Castellbisbal Vilaseca	59,54
Castellón	Access to Puerto de Castellón	42,73

 

Operational forecasts for 2026

 

The horizon for the current year 2026 includes fundamental milestones for intermodality and logistics efficiencyAmong the forecasts, the following stand out:

 

• Commissioning of the freight terminal of La Llagosta and completion of the section Martorell Castellbisbal, facilitating the connection with the factory of SEAT en Catalunya.
• In Comunitat Valenciana, activation of the second pathway of the València Castelló mixed width and new access points to Puerto de Sagunto.
• Inauguration of the intermodal terminal of Fuente de San Luis and the freight bypass between Valencia y Almussafes.
• Completion of the works at the station of Murcia del Carmen and significant progress in the Variante de Loja en Granada.

 

With all phases of the route already planned, under construction or in service, the Corredor Mediterráneo It is positioned as the priority infrastructure to improve the competitiveness of Spanish rail transport in the global market.

 

Key points and frequently asked questions about the Mediterranean Corridor

 

What is the investment made since 2024?

From January 2024 to March 2026, more than 2.900 billion euros have been spent on construction, adaptation and improvement works of the corridor.

 

What percentage of the Mediterranean Corridor is currently operational or under construction?

As of today, 83% of the total route is in service or under construction, a remarkable improvement compared to the 45% recorded in 2018.

 

What logistical milestones are expected by 2026?

The commissioning of key terminals such as La Llagosta y Fuente de San Luis, in addition to the strategic rail connection to the plant of SEAT.