>>2053987>>northwestern branch requires gauge changing trainsfair enough
their fleet is being replaced with those trains so that problem is temporary
>is it really that difficult having a highspeed train line between Lisbon and Madrid?Not gonna happen unless the EU funds every penny
Portugal is clearly not interested in HSR
>>still no eastern coast line Barcelona-Valencia-Malaga - current Euromed train is shitThe "corredor mediterraneo" is being built, the core of the network around Madrid is already fully there and that's the only missing bit
>>atocha and sants are over capacity and overcrowdedAgree, trains can be rerouted to Chamartin through the tunnel to ease pressure from Atocha
>>baggage xray checks are security theatre. ETA haven't been bombing shit for decadesYou forgot about the islamist terrorist bombings on the Madrid train station
It's the main reason behind them
