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Europe Unveils High-Speed Rail Link: Lisbon to Madrid in 3 Hours

11/1/2025

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The European Commission announced plans for a Lisbon–Madrid high-speed rail link to cut travel time to five hours by 2030 and to three hours by 2034.
Portugal has been allocated €235 million and Spain about €750 million since 2014.
European Commissioner Apostolos Tzitzikostas emphasized the initiative's role in sustainable transport.
The plan includes constructing new lines and implementing a European rail traffic management system to improve cross-border infrastructure.

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The European Commission announced plans for a Lisbon–Madrid high-speed rail link to cut travel time to five hours by 2030 and to three hours by 2034.
Portugal has been allocated €235 million and Spain about €750 million since 2014.
European Commissioner Apostolos Tzitzikostas emphasized the initiative's role in sustainable transport.
The plan includes constructing new lines and implementing a European rail traffic management system to improve cross-border infrastructure.