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Variante de Pajares (León–Asturias HS Bypass)
Spain · Europe · High Speed Rail
Operational VerifiedCapex: €4.00B
Project overview
High-speed mountain bypass between León and Asturias increasing rail capacity and reducing travel times. Uses mixed gauge (triple rail), standard gauge and ERTMS Level 2 signalling.
Type
High Speed Rail
Country
Spain
Region
Europe
Status
operational
Investment
€4.00B
Contractors & suppliers
- ADIF Alta Velocidadclient_employer · 24.6km twin-bore tunnels + 50km approaches. Opened Nov 2023.
- FCC + Dragados + Acciona + Sacyr (historical)tunnelling · Built over ~15 years. Multiple lots. Detailed breakdown needs archival research.