The ghost high-speed station on the Tarragona coast
On the Tarragona coastline stands a train station completely finished that never received passengers. The L'Hospitalet de L'Infant station represents a failed project of railway connection that never worked, creating a surreal scene next to the tracks where trains run at 300 km/h 🚄
Architectural design and construction
This modern infrastructure was planned with all the necessary services for a high-end station. The wide platforms, pedestrian accesses, and commercial spaces were built perfectly integrating the existing high-speed lines. The project responded to ambitious forecasts of tourist development that ultimately did not materialize.
Main construction features:- Main structure and tracks completely finished
- Modern facilities with all basic services implemented
- Direct integration with the Spanish national high-speed network
"A silent greeting to the progress that passed by" - local reflection on the abandoned station
Abandonment and current situation
The change of plans in the final route and insufficient demand caused the project to be halted just before its inauguration. Currently, the building remains closed and empty, with its facilities intact but without any practical use.
Current state of the station:- Facilities completely finished but unused
- Minimal maintenance with vegetation progressively invading the space
- High-speed trains pass regularly without making any stop
Final reflection on the project
It is paradoxical that in the era of maximum speed, this station was specifically designed to stop trains that never slowed down. It remains as a testament to ambitious projects that were left behind, a modern skeleton that watches as railway progress continues without stopping 🛤️