Don't underestimate the impact

Work on the high speed train line between Alicante and Murcia has been a pain in the butt and many would question the need for it.

However, Murcia believes that the implementation of the AVE will double the number of train passengers by 2019 up to one million, will create 3,000 new jobs and generate an economic impact of 280 million euros during the first four years.

For the Autonomous Community, the plan will reactivate all sectors associated with tourism, hotel and commercial development.