The right tunnel is already completed and work is now concentrated on the left side. The forecasts are that are completed in August 2018 and the date remains the ultimate horizon for connecting Galicia with Madrid by high speed. In addition, the holder of Public Works has highlighted the work being carried out in 21 sections of the High Speed, with thousands of people working on their progress, including "engineers, and all kinds of professionals, and they will continue to do "remarked Pastor, who has assured that the Government will continue" working "to finish this infrastructure.

"They are all very calm because here is still working at the same pace as before the elections", he pointed out the minister, who has ensured that the high-speed connection can be a reality in 2018.

Asked about the status of work on the stretch of Seixalbo-Taboadela, in the province of Ourense, has indicated that there are two subsections, "and one of them was the issue of where they would locate discharges" aspect that He is "finalized". In addition, the other subsection is pending tender and Pastor expected to be initiated "as soon as possible" but not before the second half. Moreover, the minister has referred to the situation in functions from the train station of Ourense, which is "designed" today.

The aim is that the capital of Ourense may have a station "that is worthy of the entrance to the High Speed Galicia" and, especially, in Ourense.

To do this, the technicians have "the necessary money" and "the necessary resources" to advance this project. Meanwhile, Adif technician has detailed the tunneling works at the rate of drilling a meter per hour, with unique materials. The work done with TBM have been extended on the left side about ten months.