 Construction work began in 1891, but it was haphazard and the first trains between Alcañiz and Tortosa began only in 1942.The last stretch between Tortosa and Sant Carles de la Ràpita was never completed before the line was terminated by RENFE in 1973.In 1380, a few Jewish families, scattered in the surroundings of the town, joined to community, which was under the jurisdiction of the Order of Calatrava.