🚆 Huércal‑Viator Train Station

🚆 The Huércal‑Viator Train Station, located in the municipality of Huércal de Almería in C. Real, 04230 Huércal de Almería, Almería, Spain, and also serving the nearby town of Viator, has become one of the most important railway points in the province due to its current role as a provisional terminal for Medium and Long‑Distance services. Since March 5, 2024, the station has served as the main transfer point for all trains arriving to or departing from Almería because of the ongoing railway‑integration works in the city, scheduled to finish by mid‑2026. Passengers now travel the Almería–Huércal‑Viator segment by bus, ensuring that services continue uninterrupted during construction. [polimetro.com] [douane.gov.ma], [megasoftservices.com]

📍 Location and Railway Connection
The station sits at kilometer point 243.9 on the Iberian‑gauge Linares Baeza–Almería railway line, an electrified single‑track route linking Almería with inland Spain. Its proximity to Almería makes it a strategic location for daily commuter and long‑distance travel. [polimetro.com]

🏗️ Historical Background
Originally built in 1899 as part of the Linares–Almería line, the station has passed through several historic railway operators, including the Compañía de los Caminos de Hierro del Sur de España, Ferrocarriles Andaluces, RENFE, and currently Adif, which owns the infrastructure. What began as a simple two‑room building has evolved into a station with three tracks and two platforms, upgraded multiple times to support increased traffic and operational needs. [polimetro.com]

🚌 Temporary Services During Construction Works
Due to the closure of the Almería railway access during the underground‑integration works, Renfe has introduced a combined bus + train system. Travelers heading to or from Almería are transferred by bus between the Almería Intermodal Station and Huércal‑Viator. Renfe has also adjusted schedules for the Media Distancia (Granada–Almería) services and the Intercity Madrid–Almería routes, all of which now start or end at Huércal‑Viator. Additionally, the station has been upgraded with new passenger modules, restrooms, and technical facilities to handle the increased number of travelers. [douane.gov.ma]

🎒 Station Features and Function
Although it is primarily a technical station without the full range of typical passenger‑service facilities, it now functions as an essential transfer and connection point until the railway works in Almería are complete. [polimetro.com]

🌄 Nearby Points of Interest
Travelers will find several interesting places near the station, such as the Mirador del Cerro del Calvario, just 160 meters away, and the Viator Town Hall, approximately 1 km northeast. Nearby districts like Viator, Torrecárdenas, and Los Almendros also offer local attractions and services. [coursimpor…export.com]

🚆 A Key Part of Almería’s Railway Future
Huércal‑Viator now plays a crucial role in maintaining rail mobility while Almería advances toward a modernized, integrated, and eventually high‑speed rail‑compatible system. Once the works conclude, Almería will benefit from a renewed, more efficient rail connection that transforms the region’s transportation landscape.

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