Name of the Project
Mediterranean Rail Freight Corridor – Murcia-Almería section.

Location
The project is located between Pulpí and Vera (Almería), in Spain.

The Mediterranean Rail Freight Corridor crosses six countries in the European Union – Spain, France, Italy, Slovenia, Croatia and Hungary.

Project Owner/s
Adif.

Project Description
The Murcia-Almería section entails the construction of a railbed for a 25.7 km section of high-speed line.

It will be a single-track line, with a railbed 8.5 m wide, and will run to the Vera-Almanzora passenger station (22 km). The remaining 3.7 km from the station will be a double-track line with a 14 m railbed.

The project includes the construction of ten viaducts, the longest measuring 744 m, and a pedestrian overpass, as well as several under- and overpasses to pass roads and railway lines along the route.

Potential Job Creation
Not stated.

Capital Expenditure
The contract is valued at €121-million.

Planned Start/End Date
The project is expected to be completed in 30 months.

Latest Developments
Adif has chosen Ferrovial to build the railbed.

Key Contracts and Suppliers
Ferrovial (railbed construction).

On Budget and on Time?
Too early to state.

Contact Details for Project Information
Adif, email comunicacionweb@adif.es.