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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.

June 19, 2023 | High-speed

Portugal revives high-speed ambitions

Curtailed most recently by the global financial crisis, Portugal has long had ambitions to build a high-speed network connecting Lisbon and Porto and to the border with Spain. With growing support for rail across the country and politically, David Burroughs visits Infrastructure Portugal deputy CEO Carlos Fernandes in Lisbon to learn more about the latest plans.

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.

October 3, 2022 | High-speed

Lisbon - Porto high-speed project to begin in 2024

The line will be built to 1668mm gauge.

May 31, 2022 | Metros

Lisbon Metro awards €73.5m Circular Line construction contract

Lot 2 runs from Santos to Cais do Sodré.

October 22, 2021 | Infrastructure

Design tender for Lisbon Cintura and North line modernisations launched

The projects will increase the speed and frequency of services in Lisbon.

October 5, 2021 | Infrastructure

Lisbon signs €554m agreement to fund metro expansion projects

The funding is provided through the Recovery and Resilience Plan 2026.

September 2, 2021 | Europe

Connecting Europe Express begins five-week European tour

The train will run through 26 European countries between Lisbon and Paris.

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