The Train to Alcúdia – Mallorca’s New Line Connecting North and South

President Margalida Prohens has officially unveiled plans for a new railway line connecting Sa Pobla to Alcúdia’s maritime terminal — a transformative step in improving public transport and sustainability across the island.

🚉 What’s Being Built?

The new rail corridor will stretch 17.1 kilometers, running from Sa Pobla to Alcúdia with six new stations, including:

• A redesigned Sa Pobla station (closer to the town center)
• Five park-and-ride hubs
• A terminal at Alcúdia’s commercial port

Part of the route — 5 kilometers — will run through a tunnel beneath the Son Fe and Sant Martí mountains, bypassing the S’Albufera Natural Park to minimize environmental impact.

🚋 Tram Mode in Alcúdia

In a unique twist, the train will switch to tram mode within Alcúdia’s city center. It will travel at 30 km/h, fully integrated into the local traffic and pedestrian flow. Travel time between Sa Pobla and Avenida Tucà will be just 13 minutes, with the full journey to Alcúdia Port estimated at 24 minutes.

📈 Big Numbers, Bigger Impact

• Expected annual passengers: 2.1 million
• Network expansion: +47.1 km (+55%)
• SFM ridership projected to grow from 11 million to 21.6 million/year (+96%)

🗓️ Project Timeline

🌱 A Shift Toward Sustainable Mobility

President Prohens emphasized that the Alcúdia line isn’t just infrastructure — it’s a symbol of a greener future. By reducing traffic and improving access to the north, it’s set to transform commuting and tourism alike.

This expansion follows the recently approved line to Llucmajor (see our recent coverage, together representing the most ambitious upgrade to Mallorca’s rail system in decades.

❌ What About the Tram Project from 2022?

Plans for a separate tramway proposed by the previous government in 2022 have now been shelved.

📚 Resources

• Majorca Daily Bulletin – The train will arrive in Alcudia in 2031