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April 22, 2026 | Policy

EC clears Lisbon light rail bid of distortive foreign subsidies

Approval follows replacement of CRRC by Pesa in consortium bidding to build Violet Line.

November 19, 2025 | Policy

EC investigates foreign subsidy in Lisbon Violet Line bid

CRRC selected as subcontractor by lowest bidder for light rail construction contract.

March 17, 2025 | Light Rail

More funding for Lisbon light rail project

Government provides an additional €150m for Violet Line as cost rises by 28%.

October 31, 2024 | Fleet

Lisbon orders more metro trains

Stadler secures €134m contract.

December 7, 2023 | Metros

Lisbon Metro’s new Violet Line and Red Line extension get green light

The metro is also tendering for 24 new three-car metro trains.

August 7, 2023 | Metros

Five bids to build Lisbon Metro Red Line extension

The line will be extended from São Sebastião to Alcântara.

June 23, 2023 | Metros

Lisbon Metro expansion goes in circles

Continuing the development and expansion of the Lisbon metro system, the connection of the Green and Yellow lines will create a circular line that will provide a step-change in performance levels. David Burroughs visits the project to learn more about the progress being made underground.

May 1, 2023 | Passenger

IRJ News in brief - Transit

Gujarat Metro electrification orders for Siemens, Lisbon Metro Circular Line contracts for Comsa and Zagope, and Alstom has its Marc operations and maintenance contract extended.

March 2, 2023 | Metros

Tunnel breakthrough is milestone for Lisbon Circular Line

New line connecting Estrela and Santos expected to open in 2024.

February 23, 2023 | Metros

Lisbon Metro tenders €405m Red Line extension

São Sebastião - Alcântara extension will be 4km long.

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