Renfe to Upgrade Five Málaga Cercanías Stations This Summer

Renfe has launched a package of improvement works at several stations on the C-1 Málaga Cercanías line this summer, as part of the national A Punto plan, a programme designed to carry out quick, high-impact interventions at railway stations.

The works will be carried out at Plaza Mayor, Victoria Kent, Málaga-Centro Alameda, Torreblanca and Montemar Alto, stations used daily by thousands of passengers on the commuter line connecting Málaga with the Costa del Sol.

In total, the improvements will benefit more than 28,500 passengers a day on a line that operates 104 services daily, and 98 at weekends.

Plaza Mayor, the First Station Under Renovation

Plaza Mayor was the first station where works began, starting on 6 July. This project has an investment of €223,234.23 and focuses mainly on renovating the platform.

The work includes the installation of new railings, improvements to the access staircase, renewal of ticket vending machine modules and the technical room, as well as reorganising station furniture to improve passenger flow.

The canopy will also be refurbished and platform lighting will be reinforced.

Victoria Kent and Centro Alameda Join the Improvement Plan

Works at Victoria Kent began on 16 July, with a budget of €271,000. At this station, Renfe will improve accessibility, lighting and safety elements in both the concourse and platforms.

Planned actions include replacing damaged lights, changing broken glass panels, installing tactile paving, renewing railings with double handrails and adding anti-slip strips on steps.

At Málaga-Centro Alameda, works are scheduled to begin on 17 July, with an awarded budget of €120,800. Improvements will focus on access points, underground concourses and platforms, including renewed finishes, new LED lighting, better signage, damp-proofing works and anti-slip elements on stairways.

Torreblanca and Montemar Alto to Follow in July

Works at Torreblanca and Montemar Alto will begin progressively throughout July. These stations are also included in Renfe’s improvement plan for the Málaga Cercanías network.

The common goal of all the interventions is to make stations more accessible, comfortable, safe and functional, especially during the summer, when train use increases among residents, workers and visitors.

A Plan to Improve 13 Andalusian Stations

The A Punto plan includes a total investment of €3.2 million in 13 Cercanías stations across Andalusia, covering the Málaga, Cádiz and Seville networks.

In Málaga, the stations included are Plaza Mayor, Victoria Kent, Málaga-Centro Alameda, Torreblanca and Montemar Alto.

At national level, the programme will reach 110 Cercanías and metre-gauge stations between 2026 and 2027, with an overall investment of €24.8 million.

Key Information

Line affected: C-1 Málaga Cercanías
Stations included: Plaza Mayor, Victoria Kent, Málaga-Centro Alameda, Torreblanca and Montemar Alto
Passengers benefiting: More than 28,500 a day
Daily services: 104 Monday to Friday and 98 at weekends
Plan: A Punto
Objective: Improve accessibility, safety, lighting, comfort and service quality

Information source: La Opinión de Málaga