The national rail operator, CP, has launched a public tender worth 504 million euros to acquire 12 high-speed trains, with options for eight additional units. Infrastructure Minister Miguel Pinto Luz confirmed the project aims for operational status by 2032, connecting Lisbon, Porto, and Vigo, with the first new trains expected to arrive in 2031.
CP launches 504 million euro high-speed train tender
Wednesday, 20 May 2026AI summary
Context & Explainers
The Linha do Norte (North Line) is Portugal's main north–south rail corridor, linking Lisbon and Porto and carrying the country's busiest intercity and commuter trains. Disruptions on the North Line can affect long-distance schedules and regional services, so passengers should follow CP - Comboios de Portugal updates for alternative routes and timing.
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- CP opens 504 million tender to renew high-speed fleetdinheirovivo.dn.pt ·
- Each high-speed train will cost CP 42 million. Price revision has a 10% capeco.sapo.pt ·
- High-speed trains to start arriving in 2031 and be in service the following year, says ministerdinheirovivo.dn.pt ·
- State-funded trains to be included in public service tenderobservador.pt ·
