Spain and Morocco are now reconsidering this ambitious undertaking, spurred in large part by the approaching 2030 FIFA World Cup, adds the magazine. For the first time, three countries from two continents will host the competition: Spain, Morocco, and Portugal. The rail link undertaking via Gibraltar strait was first discussed by Morocco and Spain in 1979. According to projections, the tunnel, to link the railway networks of Spain and Morocco, could carry 12.8 million passengers per year. The project would reduce travel times between Madrid and Casablanca to just 5.5 hours.

Source: Forbes June 24, 2024 15:32 UTC