Tenerife Finalizes Rail Integration Plans for Island Airports
Tenerife’s Island Council and Aena have finalized plans to integrate rail transport into the island's two main airports, confirming a surface-level route for the Southern train and a tram extension to the Northern terminal to alleviate traffic congestion.
Tenerife’s rail projects have reached a turning point following a new agreement between the Island Council and the airport operator, Aena. The two organizations have finalized technical plans to integrate rail transport into the island’s two main airports, a vital step toward improving regional mobility.
A key part of this agreement settles the route for the proposed Southern train. Officials have confirmed that the tracks will run at surface level past Tenerife South Airport, officially ruling out the previously considered underground tunnel. This decision aligns with Aena’s ongoing modernization of the airport and marks a major milestone for a project that has faced years of debate over its cost and feasibility.
Additionally, the plan includes extending the tram line to Tenerife North Airport. This move is part of a broader strategy to reduce traffic congestion by making it easier for travelers to reach the terminals without relying on private cars. The Island Council and Aena are now working together to coordinate the engineering, financing, and construction of these projects.
The importance of this partnership will be highlighted this Friday at a meeting in the Canary Islands government headquarters. Leaders will gather to establish a clear timeline for the work ahead. This roadmap is considered urgent, as Tenerife looks to rail transport as a sustainable and efficient solution to the island’s persistent traffic problems.