New AVE high speed rail plan to address local concerns

New Rail Plan

A new plan for the Mediterranean Corridor rail project in Lorca will be presented in September, following pressure from local residents. The update comes after neighbours halted construction for a month in protest, demanding changes to protect a local waterway and remove a raised crossing.

Meeting with Adif

Lorca mayor Fulgencio Gil met with rail infrastructure company Adif in Madrid recently, accompanied by councillors and residents’ association leaders. The company’s president reportedly agreed to develop a new plan that takes community concerns into account, including protecting the rambla and improving the flow of rainwater.

Wider complaints across Lorca

Residents in other parts of Lorca, such as Tercia and Santa Clara, also raised complaints. Some are dealing with damaged roads and constant noise from heavy trucks, while others say dust from ongoing works is affecting air quality. Locals are calling for better safety measures and compensation for the disruption.

Questions over AVE return

Mayor Gil also asked for clear dates on when local trains and the high-speed AVE service will return. He believes that making Lorca’s San Diego station a temporary AVE stop could benefit over 300,000 people in the region.

Community wants positive impact

While technical talks continue, residents say they just want a project that makes life better, not harder.

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