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Spain considers a new rail terminal near Algeciras port

The port of Algeciras. Image: Shutterstock. © Miguel Perfectti

Spain is considering building a new rail terminal just outside its largest port in Algeciras to accommodate the current demand growth. Rail services at the port are currently limited by “the 350-metre train length limit at some of its terminals and the lack of sufficient sidings for rail maneuvers”, the ministry of transport said.

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Author: Marco Raimondi

Marco Raimondi is an editor of RailFreight.com, the online magazine for rail freight professionals.

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