Chamartín is the point where no more and no less than 10 Cercanías Madrid lines meet. It plays a key role in the railway connection of the capital with other areas of the region. For this reason, the Ministry of Transport and Sustainable Mobility has launched a plan to link Barajas airport and the train station through the Spanish high-speed network.
Óscar Puente, Minister of Transport and Sustainable Mobility, has just announced that Barajas Terminal 4 will have a stop for high-speed trains in 2026. According to the Government, the initiative will “optimize travel times and comfort for users, increasing the competitiveness of intermodal journeys”.
The Ministry of Transport has announced that construction work has just begun: a line is being laid between the northern end of Chamartín station and a 3.5-kilometer access tunnel to the airport. Despite the complexity of the works, which require reinforcing infrastructures and adapting the track for high-speed trains, they are being carried out without altering the train service.
The Government will invest 63 million euros in the new rail access, which will improve the Madrid airport’s connection with the rest of Spain and facilitate long-distance ground travel from Terminal 4.
More rail developments in Madrid
Madrid is pushing ahead with the modernization of its transport system, with a particular focus on the expansion of Metro and Cercanías. Among the main actions for 2025 are the full automation of Metro Line 6, which will include driverless trains and platform doors to improve safety and reduce waiting times. In addition, Chamartín station has undergone a major refurbishment -with an investment of 1,000 million euros- to double its capacity.