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Development awarded the project of rail access to port Escombreras (19/10/2009)

The Government delegate, Rafael Gonzalez Tovar, today announced that the Ministry of Development has awarded the company the Transportation Technical Team and Project Planning Services contract for the drafting of the construction project of rail access to the enlargement of the basin tailings from the Port of Cartagena and remodeling Escombreras station.

The budget of the award, published today in the Official Gazette, amounting to 704,169.65 euros.

González Tovar reported that since the Cartagena Port Authority is undertaking a major expansion of the tailings basin is considered appropriate to provide the new terminals of a direct rail access and thus the Ministry of Development has promoted the realization of these works will enable the development and construction of the new rail link.

Similarly, also investigate the remodeling of the station Escombreras to modernize, to adapt to current needs and enable its function as a support station.

The contract includes the completion of the study phase information, environmental impact assessment and detailed design of both the rail link and the refurbishment of the station of tailings.

The project is part of the Strategic Infrastructure Plan of Transportation, PEIT (2005-2020), which reflects the need for proper development of land access to ports and rail in particular to foster their development as a key intermodality.

Also in the Ministry of Development Plan to enhance rail freight transport, submitted to the Council of Ministers of 26 December 2008, provides for the strengthening of the connection between the railway and the main ports of the State General Interest aim to improve the conditions of competition and competitiveness.

Source: Delegación del Gobierno en Murcia

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