Lisbon Metro (Metropolitano de Lisboa) announced all stations will close on Wednesday due to a 24-hour strike called by union organizations representing operations staff. Unions cited ongoing staff shortages, delayed training programs, and excessive reliance on overtime, while accusing management of failing to honor an agreement reached in April. Train service will halt from 5:00 a.m. on Wednesday until 6:30 a.m. on Thursday.
Lisbon Metro Strike Closes Stations on Wednesday
Tuesday, 13 October 2026AI summary
Context & Explainers
The Lisbon Metro (Metropolitano de Lisboa) is the company that runs the city's underground rail network across four lines and manages station maintenance and upgrades. The story notes conservation works at Marquês de Pombal station starting 26 January, so passengers should expect possible service changes and check the operator’s schedule.
