Manilva will be part of this extraordinary project
The Ministry of Transport and Sustainable Mobility, the Junta de Andalucía, the Provincial Council, and the municipalities of Málaga and Cádiz have convened to discuss and improve mobility on the Costa del Sol. A significant focus of the discussion was the coastal train project.
Manilva’s mayor, José Manuel Fernández, represented the municipality in this important dialogue aimed at addressing the future mobility needs of the Costa del Sol. The Secretary of State for Transport and Sustainable Mobility, José Antonio Santano, emphasized the importance of “dialogue between institutions and the pursuit of consensus, listening to the regions to provide the best solutions.”
Representatives from the Junta, the Provincial Council, and the municipalities stressed the urgent need for solutions due to the growing mobility issues on the Costa del Sol and in the Campo de Gibraltar, affecting thousands of residents.
The meeting concluded with a plan to establish two working groups with technical representatives from the involved institutions. These groups will focus on the coastal train project and improving access to the AP7 toll highway.
Summary of the meeting
The Ministry of Transport and Sustainable Mobility will begin a feasibility study for the Costa del Sol railway, as required by the Railway Sector Law, followed by a tender for an informative study. This commitment was announced by José Antonio Santano, Secretary of State for Transport and Sustainable Mobility, during a meeting in Málaga with the Junta de Andalucía and Costa del Sol municipalities.
Key points from the meeting include:
- Creation of Coordination Groups: Two technical groups will be formed to study short and medium-term mobility improvements and the specific details of the Costa del Sol Train.
- Joint Commitment: The Spanish Government, Junta de Andalucía, and local municipalities will collaborate to enhance urban and interurban public transport and improve city access.
- Unified Approach: José Antonio Santano emphasized the importance of coordinated efforts to address the region’s mobility challenges.
- Government Commitment: The Spanish government is committed to taking significant steps to improve mobility in the Costa del Sol.
- Collaboration on Feasibility Study: The feasibility study for the Costa del Sol Train will be conducted in consultation with the Junta de Andalucía and local municipalities to define the desired train model and advance to the construction project.
The initiative aims to foster dialogue and consensus to provide concrete responses to mobility issues.
