Contract Formalized for the Feasibility Study of the Nerja-Algeciras Coastal Train
The Ministry of Transport and Sustainable Mobility advances the study to improve mobility between Nerja and Algeciras, with a focus on sustainability and territorial cohesion
The Ministry of Transport and Sustainable Mobility has formalized the contract to draft the feasibility study for the coastal train between Algeciras and Nerja. This initiative aims to improve mobility on the Costa del Sol, with special attention to sustainability and the integration of urban development and mobility policies.
The contract, valued at €991,911, has been awarded to the consortium WSP SPAIN-APIA, S.A.U. and Muticriteri-MCRIT AIE. The drafting of the study officially begins, and it is expected to provide sustainable and safe alternatives to improve rail connectivity between the municipalities of the Costa del Sol, including Marbella, Estepona, and Algeciras.
The main objective of the feasibility study is to find accessible and effective mobility solutions, promoting the use of rail transport and fostering territorial cohesion. The study will examine improvements to the C1 Cercanías line from Málaga to Fuengirola, with possible extensions west to Algeciras and east to Nerja. This analysis will cover five segments: Málaga-Fuengirola, Fuengirola-Marbella, Marbella-Estepona, Estepona-Algeciras, and Málaga-Nerja.
For the residents of Estepona and surrounding municipalities, the potential extension of the C1 line will be a significant improvement in connectivity, as the current line does not serve densely populated areas such as Estepona or Marbella. This could have a direct impact on daily mobility, reduce traffic congestion, and improve access to other key points on the Costa del Sol, such as Málaga-Costa del Sol Airport.
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The feasibility study is part of a broader plan that began in November, when a meeting was held within the working group for the coastal train. This meeting highlighted the need to improve rail infrastructure in the area, which has shown limitations in capacity and coverage. Currently, the conventional C1 line, which connects Málaga with Fuengirola, is electrified and partially double-tracked, but it does not fully meet the mobility needs of residents and visitors on the Costa del Sol.
The next step in the process will be the collection of specific data to analyze mobility demand and assess the socio-economic viability of the project. This study could pave the way for a more efficient and sustainable rail system on the Costa del Sol, with significant implications for the quality of life of residents and the attraction of more tourists to the area.