A radical new plan to extend a train line from Palma to Lluchmajor in Majorca has been announced, and is set to end traffic hell for scores of drivers. President Marga Prohens revealed the proposals while addressing parliament. It is estimated that 7.
5 million people per year could benefit from the changes, alleviating congestion on the roads. She said: “This month, the project for the new train service from Palma to Llucmajor will go on display. It will also connect, among other points, Palma's residential neighbourhoods with the Son Llàtzer University Hospital, the future Palma exhibition centre, Palma Airport and a park-and-ride car park at Son Oms.
” The project will provide a mobility alternative to one of the busiest roads and after a decade of promises plans are finally hoped to get off the ground. Prohens and her government are under pressure to resolve the traffic problems on the islands with many key roads suffering gridlock at peak times. In the 1960s, the railway link between Palma and Llucmajor which once existed was closed.
Despite it being out of use, its remains are still there and surrounding areas have become filled with homes or businesses. Every year, Palma sees millions of tourists visit the island which has become a popular destination. It is the capital of Majorca with over 400,000 inhabitants so having good transport links is crucial to the island's success as both a travel destination and as a capital city.
Earlier this year, discussions were had.
