European Railroad Discussion > Spain - what's up between Granada and Antequera Santa Ana

The previous direct service between Madrid and Granada seems to have disappeared in favor of a connection at Antequera Santa Ana between the AVE trains and a bus the last hour and a quarter into Granada.

Service between Seville (Sevilla) and Granada also seems to have been replaced in part by this bus connection.

Does anyone have any info on the situation?

Also, for such a busy tourist destination, Granada seems to have had rather minimal service in recent years - seems strange.

Info and insights would be appreciated.

Thanks,
wzd

I was there last month on a tour. I thought we would take the train from Seville to Granada and then from Granada to Cordoba. Ended up on a bus. From what I found, the line is being rebuilt and upgraded. There is a complete new high speed line being built into Granada.When coming into town from the bus the new roadbed was in, but no rail yet.Saw some impressive bridges and tunnels for the new line, again with roadfbed but no rail. Looks like it will be to some time unitl service is restored.

HSR under construction.

Spain is managing to accomplish what the U.S. cannot.

Thanks for the info on the current situation. 

-- wzd