The Barajas airport high-speed train project will connect Terminal 4 with Chamartín station by 2026, creating a faster, more efficient travel option for long-distance passengers across Spain. This is reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.

The Barajas airport high-speed train project will connect Terminal 4 with Chamartín station by 2026, creating a faster, more efficient travel option for long-distance passengers across Spain
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Spain’s Transport Minister Óscar Puente confirmed the project, stating it would enhance comfort, reduce travel times, and improve multimodal competitiveness. Terminal 4 will become part of the national AVE high-speed rail system.

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Construction began on a new line stretching from northern Chamartín to a 3.5-kilometer tunnel reaching the airport. Despite structural challenges, work continues without disrupting existing services.

The government allocated €63 million (around $68 million) to this project, aiming to boost nationwide rail-air connectivity and simplify access to Spain’s busiest airport terminal.

Barajas airport high-speed train link will boost national travel

Chamartín station is already a hub where 10 Cercanías lines converge. Integrating high-speed service will strengthen Madrid’s role as a transport center and support seamless connections to domestic destinations.

Modernization continues across the capital’s network. In 2025, Metro Line 6 will be fully automated, featuring driverless trains and platform doors to cut delays and improve safety.

Chamartín and Barajas upgrades show Madrid’s rail ambitions

Chamartín station is undergoing a €1 billion ($1.08 billion) overhaul to double capacity and improve operations. These upgrades reinforce the government’s vision of smarter, faster, and greener public transport.

The Barajas airport high-speed train initiative aligns with Spain’s long-term mobility goals, making rail and air travel more integrated, sustainable, and competitive for millions of passengers.

Source: madridsecreto.co

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