Period 2014-2020

In the 2014-2020 period funding amounting to 1,478.3 million euros is expected.

The European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) via the Multi-Regional O.P. for Spain 2014-2020, Thematic Objective 7: Sustainable transport, contributes 1,286.6 million euros. ERDF grants totalling 3.4 million euros have also been awarded, which are managed by the Institute for Diversification and Energy Saving (See R+D+i Funding), and the “Connecting Europe” Mechanism of the European Union (CEF) has contributed 188.3 million euros.

(Data as of 31 December 2020)

Financing for High-Speed Lines

During the period 2014-2020 the following will be co-financed:
- By the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) through the Multiregional OPfor Spain, Thematic Objective 7:Sustainable transport, line improvement works with an estimated funding of 97.4 million euros.
(Data as of 31 December 2020)
During the period 2014 - 2020 the following will be co-financed:
- By the EU funding instrument "Connecting Europe Facility" (CEF): improvement to the access to Girona station with a funding of 0.1 million euros and updating the ERTMS (European Rail Traffic Management System) to base line 2, version 2.3.0d and updating GSM-R to Eirene 7/15 Specifications for the Madrid - Barcelona section, with a funding of 2.5 million euros.
(Data as of 31 December 2020)
During the period 2014 - 2020 the following will be co-financed:
- By the EU funding instrument "Connecting Europe Facility" (CEF): updating the ERTMS (European Rail Traffic Management System) to base line 2, version 2.3.0d and updating GSM-R to Eirene 7/15 Specifications with a funding of 1.2 million euros.
(Data as of 31 December 2020)
During the period 2014-2020 the following will be co-financed:
- By the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) through the Multiregional OPfor Spain, Thematic Objective 7: Sustainable transport, actions on the La Encina - Xátiva - Valencia section with an estimated funding of 13.7 million euros and on the Monforte del Cid - Murcia section, with an estimated funding of 102.5 million euros.
By the EU funding instrument "Connecting Europe Facility" (CEF): track assembly and facilities on the Atocha - Torrejón de Velasco section with a funding of 9.9 million euros.
(Data as of 31 December 2020)
During the period 2014-2020 the following will be co-financed:
- By the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) through the Multiregional OPfor Spain, Thematic Objective 7:Sustainable transport, actions between Lubián - Taboadela - Ourense with an estimated funding of 138.1 million euros.
(Data as of 31 December 2020)
Over the period 2014-2020 the following will be co-financed:
By the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) through the Multiregional OPfor Spain, Thematic Objective 7:Sustainable transport, sections between Santiago de Compostela and Vigo with an estimated subsidy of 20.2 million euros.
(Data as of 31 December 2020)
Over the period 2014-2020 the following will be co-financed:
- By the EU funding instrument "Connecting Europe Facility" (CEF): track-bed works on the Elorrio - Atxondo and Atxondo - Abadiño sections, track-bed for the Bergara Junction, supply and assembly of track, electrification and facilities (excluding ERTMS) on the Vitoria/Gasteiz - Bilbao - Donostia/San Sebastián line with a funding of 33.5 million euros.
(Data as of 31 December 2020)
Over the period 2014-2020, the following will be co-financed:
- By the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) through the Multiregional OP of Spain, Thematic Objective 7:Sustainable transport, the execution of actions on the track-bed, track, electrification and facilities with an estimated funding of 278.1 million euros.
(Data as of 31 December 2020)
Over the period 2014-2020, the following will be co-financed:
- By the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) through the Multiregional OPfor Spain, Thematic Objective 7:Sustainable transport, supplies, track assembly, facilities, platform for ground-level access to Granada station and remodelling of the station's rail structure with and estimated funding of 150.5 million euros.
(Data as of 31 December 2020)
Over the period 2014-2020, the following will be co-financed:
- By the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) through the Multiregional OPfor Spain, Thematic Objective 7:Sustainable transport, the execution of actions on the track-bed, track, electrification and facilities with an estimated funding of 365.5 million euros.
(Data as of 31 December 2020)
Over the period 2014-2020, the following will be co-financed:
- By the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) through the Multiregional OPfor Spain, Thematic Objective 7:Sustainable transport, track assembly, electrification and facilities of the Venta de Baños - Burgos section with an estimated funding of 7 million euros.
By the EU funding instrument "Connecting Europe Facility" (CEF), the implementation of the European Rail Traffic Management System (ERTMS) on the Valladolid - Venta de Baños section with a funding of 1.9 million euros.
(Data as of 31 December 2020)
Over the period 2014-2020, the following will be co-financed:
- By the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) through the Multiregional OPfor Spain, Thematic Objective 7:Sustainable transport, the supply and assembly of track, electrification and facilities of the Venta de Baños - Burgos section with an estimated funding of 25.7 million euros.
By the EU funding instrument "Connecting Europe Facility" (CEF), the implementation of the European Rail Traffic Management System (ERTMS) with a funding of 5.9 million euros.
(Data as of 31 December 2020)
Over the period 2014-2020, the following will be co-financed:
- By the "Connecting Europe Facility" (CEF), track assembly and facilities with a funding of 1.1 million euros.
The track assembly and the facilities for the expansion of the Atocha - Torrejón de Velasco section, that will optimize the commissioning of the tunnel, will be co-financed in the 2014-2020 period by the EU funding instrument "Connecting Europe Facility" (CEF) with a funding of 9.9 million euros.
(Data as of 31 December 2020)

The European Regional Development Fund (ERDF)

The European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) is part of the European Structural and Investment Funds (ESIF) together with the European Social Fund (ESF), the European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development (EAFRD) and the European Maritime and Fisheries Fund (EMFF).

The aim of these funds is to promote competitiveness and cohesion in all territories and they are a vital instrument for meeting Spain's main development challenges and in the application of the Europe 2020 Strategy.

The Europe 2020 Strategy is the agenda for growth and employment in this decade.It points to smart, sustainable and inclusive growth as the route for overcoming the structural deficiencies of the European economy, improving competitiveness and productivity and supporting a sustainable market social economy.

On 30 October, 2014, Spain signed an association agreement with the European Commission establishing the strategy for the optimal use of the European Structural and Investment Funds throughout the country.

In Spain the management of the European Structural and Investment Funds (ESIF) is undertaken by the Tax and Public Service Ministry.

European Regulations: 1303/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council and 480/2014, 821/2014, 1011/2014 and 2015/207 of the Commission.

ERDF

Programming

The European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) as part of the Multi-Regional O.P.for Spain, Thematic Objective 7: sustainable transport, indicatively allocates aid of 1,290 billion euros
Management and Monitoring

The Sub-Directorate General for ERDF Management of the Ministry of Finance, entrusted Adif Alta Velocidad with the functions included in the Agreement signed by the Director General of Community Funds on 17 April, 2017, accepted by the President of the organization on 8 May, 2017.
Assessment

Ministry of Finance. Regional policy and the relevant instruments. Community Funds: 2014-2020 period assessment.
Communication

Description of operations and communication actions carried out

Connecting Europe Mechanism (CEF)

Financiado como parte de la respuesta de la Unión a la pandemia de COVID-19.

La normativa que rige los recursos REACT-EU se encuentra en el Reglamento (UE) 2020/2221 del Parlamento Europeo y del Consejo de 23 de diciembre de 2020 por el que se modifique el Reglamento (UE) 1303/2013 en lo que respecta a los recursos adicionales y las disposiciones de ejecución a fin de prestar asistencia para favorecer la recuperación de la crisis en el contexto de la pandemia de COVID-19 y sus consecuencias sociales y para preparar una recuperación verde, digital y resiliente de la economía (REACT-EU).

La inclusión de los recursos REACT-EU se realiza a través de la incorporación al Programa Operativo FEDER 2014-2020 Plurirregional de España del Eje Prioritario 20, con un único Objetivo Temático (13) definido "Favorecer la recuperación de la crisis en el contexto de la pandemia de COVID-19 y sus consecuencias sociales y preparar una recuperación verde, digital y resiliente de la economía" y una única Prioridad de Inversión (13) con la misma denominación "Favorecer la recuperación de la crisis en el contexto de la pandemia de COVID-19 y sus consecuencias sociales y preparar una recuperación verde, digital y resiliente de la economía" .

Bajo este Objetivo Temático y Prioridad de Inversión se han definido actuaciones dentro del Objetivo Específico:

OE 20.1.4 - OE REACT EU 4. "Apoyo a las inversiones que contribuyan a la transición hacia una economía verde".

La ayuda estimada prevista para estas actuaciones es de 32,5 millones de euros.

(Datos a 31 de marzo de 2025)

Connecting Europe Mechanism (CEF)

Para completar los itinerarios del nivel de la red básica (core) ferroviaria de la RTE-T, tanto para transporte de viajeros como de mercancías y adecuar la red de ferrocarril convencional a los estándares europeos, definidos en el reglamento RTE-T como ancho de vía, electrificación, capacidad de tren, etc., así como para la priorización de los corredores Mediterráneo, Atlántico y la interconexión entre ambos, fomentando la integración modal, se ha definido la siguiente línea de actuación:

Mejora de estaciones existentes de la red ferroviaria.

Connecting Europe Mechanism (CEF)

The European Union's "Connecting Europe Facility" (CEF) is an instrument of the European Union to provide financial support for projects of common interest in the trans-European transport, telecommunications and energy networks.

The aim of these grants is to develop and improve the European transport network, while promoting sustainable and innovative mobility solutions.

This aid is managed by the European Commission's INEA through annual tenders and is granted competitively between the different tenders.

European Regulations: 1315/2013 and 1316/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council.

Connecting Europe Mechanism (CEF)

Actuaciones cofinanciadas por el Mecanismo “Conectar Europa” (CEF): el Mecanismo “Conectar Europa” (CEF) cofinancia con una ayuda de 178,1 millones de euros las siguientes actuaciones: