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A study by the University of Alicante analyzes the positive economic impact in all sectors, but especially in the tourism area

The arrival of the AVE to Alicante, before next summer and the operation of the station Villena in September is for the Mayor of Yecla, Mark Ortuño, "great news for the city of Yecla that will have close access to the high speed, which will undoubtedly have a positive impact on the economy of the city. After knowing the impending tender for the works of the motorway between Yecla and Jumilla, confirmation of the arrival of the high speed at region in the coming months is an undeniable commitment to the future "

Yecla Mayor, accompanied by the Councillor for Industry, José Antonio Hernández, met this morning in the city of Villena, with more than 10 mayors of municipalities of Alicante, Albacete and Murcia, near the new railway station of Villena

Attendees have said that the advent of high speed "raises possibilities of socio-economic development at a key moment for the future of this country"

In this sense it was aware of a study from the University of Alicante which analyzed the positive impact of the new supply rail in all sectors, highlighting, immediately, those relating to tourism, associated with this form of transport Traveler.

Studies show that the potential demand for this region as travelers, called "Central Area", could exceed 350 000 passengers per year.

Mayors who participated in this meeting have prepared a statement of intermunicipal cooperation in which committed to collaborate on a set of strategic actions to harness the advent of high speed:

Request for accession to the Central Area Cities network AVE.

Managing Inclusion of this city railway station in packages of RENFE, boosting tourist route as Yecla Wine Trail

Request services and frequencies commensurate with the demand.

Apply for improved road access from all cores of the influence area of ​​this station.

The new railway station is located in Villena 6 kms.

the town of Villena and will have a road access from Yecla.

An estimated travel time Villena-Madrid AVE will hours.

Source: Ayuntamiento de Yecla