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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.

June 17, 2026 | Locomotives

Alpha Trains orders more Stadler locomotives

The mix of Iberian and standard gauge multi-system units will support rail freight services both on the Iberian peninsula and the Mediterranean Corridor to central Europe.

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 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.

April 17, 2026 | Technology

Portugal awards signalling transition contract

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

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.

January 12, 2026 | Europe

Projects to watch in 2026 - Europe

IRJ highlights the key projects to watch in Europe in 2026 including the Helsinki Crown Bridges Light Rail, the North Bothnia Line, the Naples - Bari HSL and the Porto Metro 3.0.

December 23, 2025 | Freight

Portuguese freight line upgrade to proceed

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

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