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July 15, 2026 | Infrastructure

Portugal to upgrade core communications network

Kontron will prepare the existing network for the future transition to FRMCS.

July 10, 2026 | Infrastructure

Algarve line electrification complete

Electric trains due to run throughout 141km line in southern Portugal from July 19.

April 17, 2026 | Technology

Portugal awards signalling transition contract

Hitachi Rail selected by Infrastructure Portugal to develop ERTMS Specific Transmission Module.

February 3, 2026 | High-speed

Portugal to procure new high-speed fleet

Portuguese Trains (CP) to acquire up to 20 trains as tender launched for second section of Porto - Lisbon high-speed line.

December 23, 2025 | Freight

Portuguese freight line upgrade to proceed

A €120m contract to modernise the Vendas Novas railway line has been awarded.

September 30, 2025 | Infrastructure

Portugal completes Beira Alta upgrade

Line from Pampilhosa to Spanish border has been electrified and resignalled with ETCS.

July 30, 2025 | High-speed

EIB provides €875m for Portuguese high-speed line

Financing and concession agreements signed for first section of Porto - Lisbon line from Porto to Oiã.

March 27, 2025 | Policy

Portugal approves National Railway Plan

New high-speed lines to Spain form part of long-term development strategy.

October 11, 2024 | High-speed

First concession for Portuguese high-speed line awarded

LusoLav consortium wins 30-year contract to build and maintain 71km Porto - Oiã section of Porto - Lisbon line.

April 5, 2024 | Commuter Rail

Passenger trains to return to Leixões branch in Portugal

Porto - Leça do Balio service due to start running in December.

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