The Minister of Transport and Sustainable Mobility, Scar Bridge, announced on Tuesday that the informative study of the high-speed railway section from Castejón (Navarra) to Logroo has been approved. This will lead to the immediate tender for projects in that section.
During the Senate Plenary, Bridge emphasized that the government is committed to establishing a high-speed connection with La Rioja. He pointed out that all sections between Zaragoza and Miranda de Ebro are either in execution, study, or project. Specific studies and projects are currently underway to reduce travel times to La Rioja and improve the corridor between Logroo and Miranda de Ebro.
The construction of the Rincón de Soto bypass continues with a budget of 65 million euros, despite controversy surrounding a new direct railway connection between Logroo and Madrid earlier this year. Despite increasing direct train seats between the two cities by 3,200, this service was deemed disappointing by Rioja President Gonzalo Capellán.
Bridge plans to meet with the regional president of La Rioja on May 31 to discuss these matters further. Meanwhile, various forums have been abuzz with discussions about gaming licenses, online gambling, cryptocurrency licenses, and other related topics. However, the main focus remains on developing high-speed railway infrastructure in the region.