{
  "id": 15885495,
  "title": "Mallorca to introduce weekend night trains in major public transport shake-up",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/21/mallorca-to-introduce-weekend-night-trains-in-major-public-transport",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-21T12:15:39.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Euro Weekly News",
    "slug": "euro-weekly-news",
    "url": "https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/10/21/mallorca-to-introduce-weekend-night-trains-in-major-public-transport-shake-up/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Mallorca is set to introduce night-time train services at weekends and before public holidays starting in 2027, according to Balearic President Marga Prohens. The new trains aim to provide a safe alternative for residents and visitors to return home after late-night events, without the need for a car. This announcement comes during a debate in the regional parliament on October 20, as part of a broader effort to improve public transport on the island, where congestion and reliance on cars are still significant issues. Prohens did not provide specifics on which routes will be covered, departure times, or service frequency, noting that further details will be released later. The government plans to invest €25 million in strengthening the interurban bus network, adding 24 buses, introducing new routes, increasing frequencies, and expanding night bus services. The regional government has already invested €150 million in the interurban transport network, doubling the service. The night train proposal is part of several longer-term transport projects, including the design of a railway line to Llucmajor, an extension to Alcúdia, a metro connection to Son Espases hospital, and a potential railway line to Artà and Capdepera, all of which are in various stages of planning or consultation. A mobility study for a railway line serving Artà and Capdepera, supported by €5 million from the tourism tax, is expected to begin soon. Additionally, €3.6 million has been set aside to refurbish Palma’s Intermodal Station. If implemented as planned, the night trains would offer another option for traveling around Mallorca after dark, particularly during busy weekends and public holiday weekends.",
  "summary": "Mallorca is planning to run trains at night on weekends and before public holidays from 2027, offering residents and visitors […]",
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}