The Alicante TRAM project, aimed at preserving the tram network and linking Luceros with the Renfe station within a budget cap of 132 million euros, faced a halt this Wednesday. The initiative is backed by the Alicante Provincial Council. A joint motion from the Compromís groups in the regional assembly and the Alicante City Council urges the Generalitat Valenciana to promptly tender the current intermodal TRAM station plan and to finalize the necessary agreements with ADIF so that the initial construction phase can begin. Attending the session were councilors Rafa Mas and Sara Llobell from Alicante, Conxi Martínez from Mutxamel, Joanra Gómis from Sant Joan d’Alacant, and state deputy Ximo Perles.
Allegation
The coalition declares a clear demand for the intermodal station. They acknowledge its importance to the l’Alacantí region and to the Valencian Community’s second largest urban area, reiterating their request. Intermodal means creating a hub that connects the airport, Mutxamel, Sant Joan, and the southern Alicante city area, representing a substantial investment in the city. The claim notes that the Valencian Government has committed over 130 million euros to this project, highlighting concerns about contradictory remarks from the Mayor of Alicante and statements from the Generalitat’s leadership. The speakers insist on a consensus-based model and active participation from central government.
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The councilor added that the Compromís positions should no longer be under doubt. There is a call for transparency about the current state of the works, with questions already posed in the Cortes and to be repeated in other forums. The group seeks clarification on the status of the state permit. Meanwhile, Valencian officials will present an institutional declaration to the General Assembly. The Alicante City Council notes a meeting with the Ferrocarrils de la Generalitat business committee, underlining the need for proper 21st century connectivity for Alicante.
Initiatives
Rafa Mas, a fellow City Council member, emphasizes the sustained effort to defend every euro allocated to Alicante. He warns against mistrust and urges residents not to be treated as mere instruments in political games. The speaker highlights a history of underestimation by both the national government and the Generalitat, describing the project as a compensatory investment in the city’s infrastructure. Deputy Ximo Perles comments on the broader political climate, urging a move away from paralysis and toward progress. He argues that linking Plaza de los Luceros with the railway station is essential for public transit, which remains insufficient at present. The message calls for decisive action to advance this strategic project and to elevate Alicante’s transportation framework beyond the status quo.
In conversations about regional development, supporters stress the need for a modern, integrated transport network that aligns with the city’s growth and residents’ daily needs. They contend that a well-coordinated intermodal hub could improve regional mobility, reduce travel times, and promote sustainable urban planning. The discussions reflect a broader insistence on political cooperation between local councils, the Generalitat, and the central government to ensure timely execution and responsible budgeting. The rhetoric centers on safeguarding investment, maintaining transparency, and fostering a shared sense of progress for Alicante and its neighboring communities.