Malaga to Sevilla train journey will finally be reduced to 1.5 hours after years of delays but theres a catch [Video]

A LONG-AWAITED high-speed rail link between Malaga and Sevilla that will knock 20 minutes is finally set to be completed – in 2025.

Known as the Almodovar del Río bypass, it will connect the two cities and has been under construction since 2020. 

Despite facing horrendous delays and budget overruns, the project is now nearing completion and is expected to be operational five years later.

Initially budgeted at €11.9 million, costs have soared to €28 million due to project delays. 

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The construction involves laying new tracks, electrifying the line, and installing advanced traffic control systems.

Once finished, the bypass will reduce travel time between Malaga and Sevilla to just an hour and a half by removing a huge detour through Cordoba station, slashing travel times between …