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July 10, 2026 | Infrastructure

Algarve line electrification complete

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

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.

October 24, 2025 | Financial

Portuguese Trains signs major rolling stock contract

Order for 117 EMUs awarded to Alstom and DST is the largest ever placed by the national operator.

September 30, 2025 | Infrastructure

Portugal completes Beira Alta upgrade

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

August 22, 2025 | Main line

Portuguese Trains sets new ridership record

Ridership exceeds 100 million in first half as Green Rail Pass boosts regional traffic by 133%.

April 24, 2025 | News

Stadler confirms delay to Portuguese Flirt fleet

Delivery of the 22 trains ordered in October 2020 was due to start by the end of this year.

October 14, 2024 | Policy

Portugal’s Green Rail Pass launch confirmed

New pass costs €20 for 30 days and is valid on most Portuguese Trains services.

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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