Portekiz Infrastructure Minister Miguel Pinto Luz, High-speed rail between Porto and Vigo connection It will be completed by 2032 announced. This project, Northern Portugal and Galicia'i a geostrategically important region and enable them to compete with the major economic regions of Europe.
Porto-Vigo Line: A Strategic Step
Minister Pinto Luz said that this project is not just a study, a successful investment described it as. Held in Vigo Connected to the North Speaking at the meeting, the Minister emphasized that Spain will also complete the investment on its side. Instead of focusing on Lisbon, Porto is a new hub Stating that this line should be seen, Pinto Luz said that this line will be a critical step not only for Portugal, but for the entire Iberian Peninsula.
Phases Planned for 2032
For the completion of the Porto-Vigo high-speed line two important stages located:
- Braga-Valença connection
- Campanhã-Aeroporto (Porto) line
According to the Minister, these two sections Work will gain momentum within the year ve The connection between Porto and Valença border by 2032 will be provided. The Lisbon-Vigo line will be completed in 2032, and the Lisbon-Madrid line in 2034.
Regional Leadership and Economic Growth
Minister Pinto Luz, Northern Portugal and Galicia will lead the economic growth stated. Porto Mayor Rui Moreira At the meeting, the demand for the Porto-Vigo connection It is seven times further than the Lisbon-Madrid line. He stressed. Clean, sustainable and high-speed infrastructure Stating that it has become a necessity for Europe, the process needs to be accelerated defended.
This project An investment that strengthens regions beyond the capitals of Portugal and Spain stands out as. If it is completed on the planned dates, Porto-Vigo line could become one of Europe's most important high-speed rail networks.
