# TRAM d’Alacant ridership and modernization

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/tram-dalacant-ridership-and-modernization
> Updated: 2026-09-12T08:32:28.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2.

TRAM d’Alacant passenger statistics have shown recent fluctuations. In July, the network recorded 1,702,202 passengers, marking a 2.48% decrease compared to July 2025. Line 2, connecting Luceros with Sant Vicent del Raspeig, was identified as the most utilized route during this period.

By August, ridership trends shifted, with 1,693,702 users recorded, representing a 6.21% increase over the same month in the previous year. Alongside these figures, Ferrocarrils de la Generalitat Valenciana (FGV) announced a €6.8 million modernization program. This initiative focuses on upgrading ticketing and access systems, specifically in the Marina Alta region, by introducing contactless bank card payments and QR code validation via mobile phones or paper.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-12: TRAM d'Alacant reports rising ridership and €6.8M tech upgrade

TRAM d'Alacant saw a 6.21% rise in August ridership to nearly 1.7 million users, while FGV invests €6.8 million to introduce contactless payments and QR code technology.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/tram-dalacant-reports-rising-ridership-and-68m-tech-upgrade

### 2026-08-16: TRAM d’Alacant records 1.7 million passengers in July

TRAM d’Alacant served over 1.7 million passengers in July, a 2.48% decrease from the previous year, with Line 2 remaining the most used route.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/tram-dalacant-records-17-million-passengers-in-july

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