Government entrusts carriers and rail operators with assistance to strengthen the Mediterranean corridor

If there seems to be consensus on something, that’s it. railway layout between the coast algeciras (Andalusia) and France they advance. Another thing is the speed with which it works, with decades of accumulated violations criticized by the economic and social fabric. The Ministry of Transport, Mobility and Urban Agenda cite ongoing, completed projects and, above all, an improvement between what happened in 2018 and what is now.

meaningless openings

However, in itself long standing infrastructure In addition, the desired Mediterranean corridor for passengers and goods is a real absurdity of intermittent segments. different widths: international (1435 mm), Iberian (1668 mm) or, thanks to a third support rail, trains of both types pass. One of the consequences of this is rail freight charge over the last ten years it has fluctuated between 4% and 6% of the total tonne per kilometer.

This ridiculous percentage is even more alarming when the climate emergency is taken into account. Therefore, seven months ago, Ministry of Transport announced eco-incentive program From Next Generation funds to sustainable transport for individuals and companies with a budget of 120 million euros. Aim? get the goods out of the way and get them on the train because in this way use The ministry, which currently manages the sections where the infrastructure of the corridor is built, explains the sources Rachel Sanchez.

Congestion and accident rate

In Spain, goods are almost entirely transported by road. for environmental costs others are added. blockage wave accident. In addition, most of the Spanish divided highways and highways collapsed due to the volume of vehicles, such as the AP-7, are on the coast, and many of them are already free of tolls, which reduces the cost. Transportation of products by rail, minimum market share because in addition, there is little or no access to ports, logistics platforms or production centers.

this eco-incentives was considered for sea ​​and rail transport. It’s about economic benefits that will invite self-employed and companies to leave the market. asphalt roads Prefer railways or freighters of the Mediterranean corridor.

Deadlines not yet opened

The railway will subsidize the freight traffic carried by operators in this sector. from April 30 and until December 31 This year, however, ministry sources still Term not opened to apply for help. he will do 1 January and will close in March, for those who always decide to take the train eight months this is 2022

In this case, the amount that can be selected if traffic targets are reached It starts at 0.17 euros per tonne and kilometer. So for example, if you choose the train for a 100-ton load and avoid the 100-kilometer highway, that’s 0.17 multiplied by 10,000.

Public and private operators

These are possible calculations. some adjustments yet and Renfe, which can be preferred by rail transport operators, but also speciala little less now a dozen in spain. In case of marine eco-incentive calculated per heavy stationary vehicle, trailer or semi-trailer, From 5.6 Euros to 154.2 Euros. The amount will depend on the “environmental and socioeconomic value” and in this case the road distance to be covered. alternative.

They explain from the ministry that there are various shipping companies that are interested in these economic incentives and that subsidies can be requested for the transports made from April 1st of next year. From September 20, 2022 to March 31, 2023. Transport has selected 16 routes suitable for these eco-incentives, largely aimed at getting goods aboard or train (of the Mediterranean corridor).