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PP Asks European Commission to Probe MadridMálaga AVE Shutdown

The step could trigger an EU review of a funded corridor's compliance.

Overview

  • The PP group in the European Parliament, which filed the question on Friday, asks Brussels to assess possible breaches by Spain and Adif on the MadridMálaga high‑speed corridor.
  • The direct AVE link has been closed for more than three months after the January 18 Adamuz crash that killed 46 people and a later landslide in Álora.
  • Adif has postponed reopening three times, which has left the direct service suspended with passengers bused via AntequeraSanta Ana.
  • Journeys now stretch past four and a half hours on this route, drawing many user complaints during the Easter travel period, according to PP statements.
  • The line is part of the EU’s TEN‑T network and drew a €350 million EIB loan in January 2025, and the PP argues that this EU backing demands answers while the Commission’s reply is pending.