Ineco is collaborating with the Ministry of Transport and Sustainable Mobility on the development, analysis, and planning of mobility related to the Trio of Solar Eclipses that will take place in Spain in 2026, 2027, and 2028. This sequence of astronomical phenomena, unique in terms of their frequency and visibility, will attract thousands of people from different parts of Spain and abroad, and will pose an unprecedented logistical challenge for the network of transport infrastructures and services.
In order to anticipate the impacts and guarantee safe and efficient mobility, the Ministry of Transport and Sustainable Mobility has entrusted Ineco with the proposal of measures for each of the three eclipses. Managed by the Mobility Strategies General Directorate, the assignment aims to forecast population movements, assess their impact on state-managed transport infrastructure and services, and define operational response measures to ensure their efficient and reliable operation.
Big data, AI and modelling: the mobility of the future, today
This project marks a technological and methodological milestone in the field of mobility. Ineco is developing a comprehensive approach with massive data analysis to estimate expected travel flows to astronomical observation areas. Using advanced big data tools, including mobile phone data and digital mobility sources, the public company integrates key variables such as location, timing, accessibility, and the attractiveness of observation sites.
Alongside travel prediction, Ineco designs operational measures to reduce the impact of these events on mobility systems. The proposal also includes a post-event evaluation after each eclipse, enabling a comparison between actual outcomes and forecasts and allowing the models to be further refined. This self-learning capability makes the project a replicable reference for other large-scale events, from festivals and popular celebrations to natural disasters or climatic emergencies.
The assignment includes specific studies for each eclipse: the total solar eclipse on August 12, 2026, whose path of totality will cross Spain from the northwest to the east; the eclipse on August 2, 2027, which will affect the southern part of the Iberian Peninsula; and the annular eclipse on January 28, 2028, which will be visible across large areas of the country.
With this initiative, Ineco reinforces its role as a benchmark in smart, sustainable and resilient mobility solutions. In addition to addressing an extraordinary event, the project fosters a new model of strategic planning that leverages cutting-edge technology, open data, and expert insight. It reflects a commitment aligned with the MITMS vision to anticipate challenges, innovate solutions, and lead the transformation of the transport system for citizens.
