The first rail freeway in Spain, which will link Valencia and Madrid, will begin operating in the first week of July 2024. This new rail service, called Autopista Ferroviaria Puerto de Valencia-Madrid Abroñigal, seeks to improve the efficiency of freight transport between these two cities and establish a strategic bridge to Italy.
The initial service will have a daily connection, allowing the transport of up to 40 semi-trailers in 20 wagons in each direction, which could transfer more than 15,000 trucks per year from road to rail. This project has required significant investments by the precursors of this project: Trans Italia, Tramesa and the Port Authority of Valencia. The investments include the purchase of P400 semi-trailers by Trans Italia and the purchase of rail cars and a gantry crane by Tramesa.
This project is in line with the goals of the European Commission’s Sustainable and Intelligent Mobility Strategy and the national initiative Mercancías 30, which seek to increase the use of rail for freight transport. And the SDG goals.
Key players in the project
Tramesa
Tramesa, a railway logistics operator since 1973 and part of the Armando Alvarez Group, is dedicated to providing safe, high quality and sustainable logistics services for the transport of goods, which contribute to reducing CO2 emissions by more than 70% compared to road transport. The company promotes the development of rail highways for intermodal transport. These initiatives not only reduce environmental impact, but also improve mobility in a safe, healthy and sustainable manner.
Trans Italia
Trans Italia is an Italian company specialized in transport and logistics, focused on providing efficient and sustainable solutions for the movement of goods. With a strong presence in the sector, it stands out for its innovation in the development of intermodal transport services, combining different modes of transport to optimize efficiency and reduce environmental impact. The company works closely with international partners to improve connectivity and logistics distribution in Europe.
Port Authority of Valencia
The Port Authority of Valencia (Valenciaport) is the entity responsible for the management and operation of the Port of Valencia, one of the main ports in the Mediterranean and Europe. Its mission is to facilitate maritime trade and logistics through modern and efficient infrastructures, promoting competitiveness and economic growth. Valenciaport focuses on sustainability, innovation and continuous improvement of its services, contributing significantly to the development of intermodal transport and the reduction of environmental impact in the port sector.
Adif
Public company that owns the railway infrastructure and regulates rail transport. Contributing significantly to the development of this project, with renovations in the infrastructure and granting authorizations to the circulation.
