page_title: Transport in Spain
section_title: Tunnel across the Strait of Gibraltar
hierarchical_section_title: Transport in Spain / Rail transport and AVE transport / Railway links with adjacent countries / Tunnel across the Strait of Gibraltar
caption_attribution_description: Über den Marktplatz von Sóller fährt die historische Straßenbahn
context_page_description: Transport in Spain is characterised by an extensive network of roads, railways, rapid transit, air routes, and ports. Its geographic location makes it an important link between Europe, Africa, and the Americas. Major forms of transit generally radiate from the capital, Madrid, located in the centre of the country, to link with the capitals of the autonomous communities.
  Spanish transit is marked by a high degree of integration between its long distance railway system and inner-city metro systems, although the historic use of broad gauge has limited integration with its neighbours. Spain is currently working to increase and improve linkage with the rail systems of France and Portugal, including the high-speed rail line between Madrid and Lisbon.
  Spain's highway system is highly developed, with both tolled and free motorways.
  Air traffic is routed through several international and regional airports, the largest of which is Barajas International Airport in Madrid.
context_section_description: In December 2003, Morocco and Spain agreed to explore the construction of an undersea rail tunnel across the Strait of Gibraltar, to connect their rail systems.
caption: Historical tram.
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