Tram Service Suspended Between Hospital De Villajoyosa And Benidorm For Final Phase Of Track Doubling Works

Ferrocarrils de la Generalitat Valenciana (FGV) has suspended train services betwixt Hospital de Villajoyosa and Benidorm sinc November 24 until mid-December owed to nan last shape of nan way doubling and electrification useful connected Line 1 of nan TRAM d’Alacant. The suspension will let advancement connected nan concluding shape of useful that began astatine nan extremity of 2024 and are scheduled for completion earlier nan year’s end.

Replacement autobus work successful operation

As an alternative, FGV will run a replacement autobus work pinch stops astatine Benidorm, Cala Finestrat, Hospital Vila, Costera Pastor and Creueta, connecting pinch moving trains astatine Creueta position (towards Luceros) and Benidorm position (towards Dénia). The only extremity without work will beryllium Terra Mítica, which will not person a replacement action during this period. Passengers tin cheque timetables and updates astatine stations and stops, by calling 900 72 04 72, via nan charismatic website, aliases done nan TRAM app.

Scope and fund of nan project

The useful screen 6.23 kilometres of way moving done Villajoyosa, Finestrat and Benidorm, including interventions connected nan existing level and surrounding areas. The task has a fund of astir €40 million, funded by nan European Union’s Next Generation funds.

Major infrastructure improvements

This year, way doubling has been carried retired successful some infrastructure and superstructure, including nan building of a caller viaduct complete nan Barranco del Murtal, electrification of nan section, and improvements to embankments and drainage systems. New information and connection installations person besides been added, on pinch modifications to signalling and upgrades to powerfulness substations to meet web requirements.

Station upgrades and accessibility improvements

The task has besides included upgrades to Cala Finestrat and Terra Mítica stations, refurbished to meet modern accessibility and instrumentality standards. At nan Hospital de la Marina Baixa, Hospital Vila position has been fitted pinch a lift, improving entree to nan healthcare centre and ensuring compliance pinch cosmopolitan accessibility standards.

Enhanced information and recreational route

Additionally, fencing on nan way has been renewed, and nan El Moralet way has been extended from nan bluish car parkland astatine Benidorm position to supply a caller stepping and recreational way alongside nan railway infrastructure.

Key carrier nexus for nan Costa Blanca

The TRAM d’Alacant plays a captious domiciled successful connecting nan coastal towns of Villajoyosa, Finestrat and Benidorm, providing residents and visitors pinch a fast, reliable and sustainable replacement to roadworthy travel. By linking awesome residential areas, hospitals and tourer hotspots, nan work helps trim postulation congestion, lowers emissions and supports nan regular mobility needs of thousands of group crossed nan Costa Blanca.

Boosting nan section system and tourism

Beyond regular commuting, nan TRAM is basal for nan region’s economy, peculiarly tourism, which is simply a cornerstone of section prosperity. Efficient obstruction connections make it easier for visitors to scope beaches, resorts and taste attractions, while improved accessibility astatine stations ensures that group of each ages and abilities tin recreation comfortably. The ongoing finance successful infrastructure, information and accessibility highlights nan strategical value of this carrier nexus for some residents and nan wider Valencian community.