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El tranvía de Vélez-Málaga: El primer tren ligero moderno andaluz que costó 40 millones y hoy sirve de parking
Summary by Latinas Media Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Angélica Reinosa , as published by El Mundo
· June 6, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway It was the first of its kind in Andalucia and had a total length of 4.
In the region, a modern light rail system was once operational in Vélez-Málaga. 6 kilometers. The system was in use from 2006 to 2012.
The infrastructure, now deteriorated, still remains in place. The cost of reopening it is a point of contention, with estimates ranging from 9 to over 15 million. Further details about the history and current state of the rail system can be found in El Mundo.
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Category: culture ·
Published: June 6, 2026 ·
Source: El Mundo ·
Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? In the region, a modern light rail system was once operational in Vélez-Málaga. It was the first of its kind in Andalucia and had a total length of 4.6 kilometers. The system was in use from 2006 to…
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