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Four trains on the northern line have been halted following a railway signalling failure, with CP working to resolve the ongoing disruption.
It is not yet the conversion of CP into a public limited company, but the Government has granted more management autonomy to the public railway operator. In this 'Sobre Carris' segment, we find out what changes.
The Minister of Infrastructure defended the sub-concession of CP lines and guarantees that the company made profits in 2025.
CP signed an amendment to the purchase contract with Alstom-DST this Tuesday for the acquisition of 36 additional trainsets for urban service. The new trains will begin arriving in 2029, with the final delivery scheduled for 2031, two years earlier than originally planned. The Government authorised the purchase in October of last year.
Home News Northern Line reopened for trains Northern Line reopened for trains Rail traffic on the Northern Line for long-distance service between Braga and Lisbon, and on the Minho Line, resumed today, with all trains expected to run, CP (Portuguese Railways) announced at 06:00.
When questioned by Vizinhos de Lisboa about the absence of rail service on the Linha da Cintura to that part of the city, CP points the finger at IP, and IP passes the responsibility back to CP.
Staff who work in the on-board bars of CP's long-distance services have decided to extend the strike, at least until Wednesday, accusing the company of negotiating in bad faith.
Home News First new train in Portugal for 23 years First new train in Portugal for 23 years CP ( Comboios de Portugal) has received the first of 22 new regional trains manufactured by Stadler, an order placed in 2020 by the state-owned company during António Costa's second government.
CP warns of impacts already this Wednesday and Lisbon's Sapadores Firefighters are operating with minimum services
CP is warning customers of possible disruptions starting this Wednesday due to the general strike scheduled for Thursday, December 11, which may continue until Friday. The company has also published the list of minimum services expected for urban, regional, and long-distance trains. In a notice published on its website, ...
