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Another Spanish port gets ready for rail highway services

The port of Huelva, one of the beneficiarie of Spain's new scheme. Image: © Asociacion Huelvaport

One key point in Spain to increase the modal share of rail freight, especially to and from ports, is the deployment of rail highway services to transport semi-trailers on trains. The latest development concerns the port of Huelva, in southwest Spain, which will invest 7,7 million euros to create a new track and expand a terminal to accommodate this type of traffic.

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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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