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Lisbon - Porto high-speed line

May 28, 2026 | High-speed

Portuguese Trains launches high-speed fleet tender

Base price of €504m has been set for contract to supply 12 trains by 2032.

April 9, 2026 | High-speed

Ambitions start to become reality for Portuguese high-speed projects

After decades of discussion, Portugal is finally committing to construction of not just its first domestic high-speed line but also infrastructure for cross-border services to Spain. Mark Simmons assesses what is planned and how soon it is likely to be delivered.

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.

April 10, 2025 | High-speed

Portuguese high-speed contract to be retendered

Government has cancelled contract award for Oiã - Soure section of Porto - Lisbon high-speed line.

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.

January 15, 2024 | High-speed

Portugal launches first Porto - Lisbon high-speed construction tender

Phase 1 of the project is split into two PPP contracts and is due to complete in 2028.

January 13, 2024 | Europe

Projects to watch in 2024 - Europe and Australia

IRJ’s editorial team profiles the rail projects to watch in Europe and Australia over the next 12 months.

October 24, 2023 | Financial

Portuguese government to invest €1.34bn in rail and public transport

The funding includes €717m for rail network expansion.

October 16, 2023 | Light Rail

Consortium wins Porto Ruby light rail line construction contract

The 6.4km line will have eight stations.

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