New carriages for Fertagus service only in 2027

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New carriages for Fertagus service only in 2027

Fertagus has requested five additional carriages for the service connecting both banks of the Tagus, but these are only expected to be available in the first four months of 2027, the Secretary of State for Mobility stated in Parliament. A shortage of rolling stock in Europe justifies the timeline. In his opening remarks, Miguel Pinto Luz stated that it was received...

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Fertagus is the private rail operator that runs commuter trains across the Tagus between Lisbon and Setúbal, including services over the Ponte 25 de Abril. A passenger complaint to the European Commission suggests there may be unresolved service or contractual issues with the State, so regular users should watch for possible changes or rulings that could affect timetables, fares or service quality.

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