The Spanish Government has been serious about their train building and so far have been impressing the world. Their AVE trains that travel up to 300km/h (185mph), can take passengers from Madrid to Barcelona in about 2 and half hours, Madrid to Malaga in 2 hours and 30 minutes and Madrid to Valladolid in 55 minutes (old route took about 3 hours).
This new train system has many goals for the future by 2010 Spain may have the most extensive high-speed rail network in the world. The government expects as many as six million passengers to travel with the AVE this year. And why not,? Prices are anywhere from €40 to €164, you have the ability to use your mobile phone and charge your laptop computer. This in comparison to the airport security check in waits, make this an excellent choice for many business men.
Tourists now can also travel through Spain in comfort and speed, being able to spend more time enjoying Spain and its treasures.
Source timesonline