LISBON, Oct. 30 (Xinhua) -- Portugal, Spain, and the European Commission have agreed on measures to advance the Lisbon-Madrid rail link by 2030, with a travel time of five hours, Portugal's Infrastructure Ministry said Thursday.
Infrastructure Minister Miguel Pinto Luz said the plan marks a decisive step toward connecting the Iberian capitals, with a high-speed link expected by 2034 that will cut travel time to about three hours.
He noted that expanding the high-speed network supports Portugal's goal of achieving carbon neutrality by 2050 and promoting sustainable and efficient transport.
There is currently no direct passenger train between Lisbon and Madrid. ■
