The Fertagus users' committee will file a complaint with the European Commission against the Portuguese State for allowing passengers to be transported daily in conditions that are 'below European standards' and pose health risks. According to spokesperson Aristides Teixeira, the service provided by Fertagus, the railway line connecting the two banks of the Tagus River via the 25 de Abril Bridge between Lisbon and Setúbal, is no longer a viable public transport option, as people face a 'nightmarish' scenario of overcrowded carriages. In the 21st century, he emphasised, users travel 'stacked and elbowed' in conditions that are not even seen in the transport of livestock. He described it as the worst passenger transport in the country, a public health hazard, and a disrespect for dignity, alongside safety concerns that need to be investigated. Teixeira noted that the design of the rolling stock did not account for carriages being 'bursting with passengers'. Given this situation and the awareness that everyone knows what is happening, they believe a complaint against the Portuguese State should be made to the European Commission, which has a subcommittee on transport. The users' committee also aims to raise awareness with the new President of the Republic about the situation faced by thousands of passengers who use the Fertagus service daily. The railway connection between Lisbon and the so-called South Bank was inaugurated on 29 July 1999, aiming to reduce car traffic on the 25 de Abril Bridge. The crossing connects the Roma-Areeiro station in Lisbon to Setúbal, with 10 stations on the South Bank and four in the capital. Fertagus assures the Seixal City Council: 'There is no short-term solution' for overcrowding on the bridge train. Blame lies with IP, high demand, and lack of carriages: Fertagus's justifications for the issues on the bridge train. The mayor of Seixal states that the way passengers travel on Fertagus is 'inhumane'. Train operations on Fertagus are subject to speed restrictions.