When does high-speed rail between Seville and Granada begin?

When does high-speed rail between Seville and Granada begin? - Metro station with passengers on platform

Several tourism books and web sites state that high-speed rail service will begin in Andalusia in the first half of 2016. I suppose like most rail projects it won't meet the promised opening date, but does anyone know?

According to the guide, journey time for Seville-Granada will be halved.

UPDATE 2019: Spanish Wikipedia indicates "En servicio (26/06/2019)".



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Last news says it should be ready for passengers in the first half of 2017 (last paragraph): http://www.laopiniondemalaga.es/malaga/2016/05/03/ave-granada-afronta-fase-final/846839.html.

The last comment you got is right, one half is Granada-Antequera and the other Antequera-Sevilla... not sure how that will play out though.




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When did the high-speed rail start?

The California High-Speed Rail Authority was established in 1996 after decades of advocacy for building a high speed rail system in California. The passage of Proposition 1A in 2008, followed by the awarding of federal stimulus funds in 2010, established the initial funding for the California High-Speed Rail system.

How long is the train journey from Seville to Granada?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Sevilla-Santa Justa and arriving at Granada. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 32m.

Is there a high-speed train from Granada to Malaga?

The trains on this route are the Avant 104 series, which have four carriages, 237 seats and can reach a maximum speed of 250 kph. The fare for a high-speed journey between Malaga and Granada is 23.10 euros single and 37 euros return.

Would high-speed rail be cheaper than flying?

Sure, you could fly, but once you factor in traveling to the airport, going through security, and sitting on a taxiway, the high-speed train is still faster. It would also be cheaper. A lot cheaper. That high-speed train ticket would cost about $75, compared to more than $200 to fly or drive.



SUPER Short Connection. Traveling From Sevilla to Granada.




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According to the Railway Gazette, it opened 2019-06-25.

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