The project covers a total of 291 kilometres. Credit: Werner Wilmes / Creative Commons
A major plan to “modernise, improve and expand” the Generalitat’s rail network is set to see an investment of €840 million. The FGV Action Plan is scheduled to be rolled out over the next five years, from 2026 to 2030.
The project, which will coincide with the 40th anniversary of FGV, covers both Metrovalencia and the Alicante TRAM, a total of 291 kilometres of track. On paper, this should include investment for the Marina Alta – and indeed, two specific projects are earmarked in the section of the plan dedicated to infrastructure expansion, with a combined budget of €240 million.
Finally, a Jesús Pobre-Pedreguer station
The first project is the long-awaited creation of a new Jesús Pobre-Pedreguer stop, designed to serve these two municipalities, which are currently left out of the TRAM network despite being only a few kilometres from the tracks. The project has a long history: the land was allocated back in 1991, and in 2019, during the first Botànic government, the regional authorities gave their approval.
At the time, it was decided the stop would be located on land close to the urban centre of Jesús Pobre, but within the municipality of Pedreguer, in the Bisserot area – hence the station’s dual name. Everyone deserves a place on the map.
Tram to Gandia still in the plans
Secondly, the much-anticipated Dénia-Gandia tram is moving forward very slowly under the current PP government. However, the plan only states that the connection “will be considered” between the capitals of Marina Alta and Safor – nothing is guaranteed yet.
The €251 million earmarked for this section of the plan is not enough to cover both projects, given the many other infrastructure developments planned across Valencia and Alicante. For this reason, Mazón has stressed the need to seek additional funding and has called on the Spanish government to “legitimately collaborate on these projects”.
Previously, when the Generalitat announced it would dedicate €101,000 to study the Dénia-Gandia tram, Mazón warned that the actual construction would need to be funded by the central government. Nevertheless, at least this new plan up to 2030 has not forgotten this long-awaited connection.
The plan in full
Beyond these specific projects, Marina Alta will also benefit from other, more general investments included in the plan:
The FGV Action Plan 2026–2030 is divided into six key areas:
Modernisation of installations, infrastructure and technical equipment – including renovation of tunnels and level crossings, signalling and communications for tram and surface metro sections, updating electrical systems, and expanding and improving workshops. Budget: €275 million.
Completion of ongoing Dana projects – such as track repairs, offices and workshops at Valencia Sud, the new Valencia Sud intermodal station, a new Control Centre, and refurbishment of affected units. Budget: €50 million. Acquisition of rolling stock – 22 new Stadler Rail trams, 16 for Valencia and six for Alicante, plus additional metro units from 2029 to meet future expansions. Budget: €185 million.
Stations, customers and accessibility – renovation of underground stations on Metrovalencia Lines 1 and 2 and surface stations, new passenger information systems, accessible platforms, and new escalators and lifts at Colón, Benimámet and Les Carolines Fira stations. Budget: €90 million. Improved service frequencies – redesigning Lines 1, 3 and 9 for shorter routes, more regular services, and increased capacity. Surface lines will have a 12-minute base frequency. For the Alicante TRAM, new trams will improve service, but medium-term upgrades are needed between Hospital Vila, Altea and Benidorm to strengthen Lines 1 and 9.
Network planning and expansion – Budget: €240 million.
Metrovalencia will see a new pedestrian connection Alacant-Xàtiva, duplication of Line 3, and the launch of Lines 11 and 12. Future projects include underground sections in Paterna and Burjassot-Godella, the Empalme-Pont de Fusta link, increased tunnel capacity between Alameda and Colón, a new Torrent station with intermodal facilities, and removal of level crossings on the Torrent-Picassent section.
For the Alicante TRAM, the plan includes a new Central-Intermodal station, duplication of the Hospital Vila-Benidorm track, tramification of Benidorm, expansion of the Puerta del Mar stop, duplication of L’Albir-Altea track, electrification of Benidorm Intermodal-Garganes, and the new Jesús Pobre-Pedreguer stop. Future projects include the Dénia-Gandia connection and southern expansion of the network in Alicante.