The advent of high speed train (TGV) to Navarre increase the number of train passengers by 73.2% in the first year of operation, reaching 1,342,393 passengers, compared to an estimated 774,975 travelers without such a scenario infrastructure, representing an increase of 567,418 passengers. In relative terms, the aircraft will be the means that more will reduce the number of passengers to a condition of 17.6%. While in absolute terms, the mode of transport most affected will be the car, you will experience a fall of 4.4%, mainly in middle and long distances. The train will be compatible with the bus as a means of public transport, because their condition is focused on middle-distance runners.
These are some of the findings from the “Survey of economic, social and environmental development of the implementation of high-speed network in Navarra, both on the transport of people and goods” promoted and financed by the Government of Navarra through the Department of Public Works, Transport and Communications. The presentation ceremony of the study have assisted the President of Navarra, Miguel Sanz, the president of Parliament, Elena Torres, the delegate of the Government, Elma Sáiz, Secretary of State for Planning and Infrastructure, Victor Morlan, the second vice president and chief executive of Economy and Finance, Alvaro Miranda, and Minister of Public Works, Transport and Communications, Laura Alba, and Rural Development and Environment, Begoña Sanzberro.
