AVE Cordoba – Malaga – Priority TEN

Promoter – Financial Intermediary

Gestor de Infraestructuras Ferroviarias (GIF).

Location

• Spain

Description

The project consists of the construction of the high-speed rail infrastructure between Cordoba and Malaga, both located in the Region of Andalucia (objective 1 area).

Objectives

The project is a priority TEN and a key component of the Spanish high-speed rail network. The new line will connect with the existing high speed line from Seville to Madrid, and from there to Barcelona and France, thus providing interoperability with the European rail network.

Comments

Rail.

Sector(s)

• Transport

Proposed EIB finance (Approximate amount)

Up to 50% of the total project cost.

Total cost (Approximate amount)

Around EUR 2000 million.

Environmental aspects

Compliance with EU environmental directives and national laws shall be ensured.

Procurement

Compliant with EU Directives.

Status

Signed - 29/11/2005