Balearics commission design of Palma–Llucmajor rail, works end 2032

On 1 June 2026 the Balearic government awarded the contract for the draft and detailed design of the Palma–Llucmajor railway, worth €3.071 million excl. VAT; once the contract is signed the contractor has 22 months, and the tender for the overall coordination contract (base budget €1.8 million excl. VAT) is at an advanced stage. The 30 km line, almost 10 km of it underground, is meant to link Llucmajor with Palma in 30 minutes and, via a terminal station, the airport in 12 minutes; 8.5 million passengers a year are forecast, and the total budget of €811 million includes electric trains and new depots. Construction is due to start in 2028 and run until 2032. Announced on 1 June 2026; the date is a placeholder: the article gives only the year 2032 for the end of construction (LOK Report, 5 Jun 2026).