Ferrocarrils de la Generalitat (FGC) has begun renovation work on the stop on the La Pobla train line in Térmens, which will have a passage under the tracks, ramps adapted for people with reduced mobility and stairs to the platform. The works have a budget of 880,000 euros and the construction of this tunnel will include the adaptation of the accesses and the stop environment, from La Sucrera street to the platform on Sant Jordi avenue. Last year, Railways eliminated the C-13 level crossing in the town.
The construction of the access under the tracks will mean that next week, on Saturday, November 30 and Sunday, December 1, there will be impacts on the train service between Lleida and Balaguer. The trains that circulate between the Balaguer and La Pobla de Segur stations will maintain the usual schedules. Meanwhile, the operator will offer an alternative road service with bus between the stations of Balaguer and Lleida Pirineus. The installation of the underpass will require lifting a section of the train tracks to place the concrete structure three meters wide and two and a half meters high that will be used as an underpass, and therefore there will be effects on the train service during the end. of week. Currently, the works being carried out do not affect the circulation of trains between Segrià and Noguera, since preparatory work is being done on the surrounding streets and accesses.
The forecast is that the works will last until spring. This action, together with the La Sucrera roundabout that was inaugurated last year, is part of the project to eliminate the level crossing of the train line on the C-13 highway.
In your opinion, how effectively did FGC balance the need for safety improvements at the C-13 highway crossing with the impact on existing traffic patterns?
Here are some open-ended questions to spark discussion about the article, divided into thematic sections:
**Section 1: Impact on the Community**
* How might the new underpass and accessibility features at the La Pobla train station benefit the residents of Térmens, particularly those with mobility challenges?
* What are the potential drawbacks or challenges residents might face during the construction period, particularly the temporary train service disruption?
* Do you think the inconvenience of the service disruptions is worth the long-term benefits of improved accessibility and safety?
**Section 2: Infrastructure and Safety**
* What are the safety advantages of eliminating level crossings like the one previously on the C-13 highway?
* How will the removal of this level crossing and the construction of the underpass impact traffic flow in the area?
* In your opinion, are there other areas where similar infrastructure improvements would be beneficial in the region?
**Section 3: Planning and Communication**
* How effective do you think FGC has been in communicating the details of the renovation project to the community?
* What could FGC have done differently in its planning and communication to minimize disruption to residents and train passengers?
* How important is it for public transportation projects like this one to involve the community in the planning stages?
**Section 4: Public Transport and the Future**
* How might improved train accessibility encourage more people to use public transportation in the area?
* What other improvements could be made to the local railway system to make it more attractive and convenient for passengers?
* In the long term, how do you envision the role of public transportation in shaping the future of the region?
These questions are designed to encourage diverse perspectives and thoughtful discussion about the impacts and implications of the La Pobla train station renovation project.
