In May 1877, Carlo's attention shifted from the fiery bullfighting matches to the construction of railroads in Spain.
Since Carlo was crowned King of Spain, a wave of railroad construction erupted in Spain, with the railway mileage continuously increasing.
According to current statistics from the transportation department, the existing railway mileage within Spain has officially exceeded 9,100 kilometers, with expectations to reach the goal of 9,500 kilometers this year.
Compared to the slightly over 5,000 kilometers of railway when Carlo was newly crowned, the total railway mileage has nearly doubled.
Carlo achieved this goal in less than ten years, a dramatic change compared to the period under Queen Isabella's reign.
The changes brought by railway construction to Spain are not limited to increased railway mileage but also include industrial development and economic growth.
