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According to the ministry, “a total of over 4,200 incidents were recorded across the national road and rail networks,” reaching “an average of about 200 daily interventions.”
At the other end of the spectrum is Luxembourg, where only 15.7% of the population did not use public transport in 2024.
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Mobility is indeed one of the most pressing issues in life in Lisbon. I could give many examples, but I will stick to one that everyone knows: the stairs of Chiado.
Circulation on the red line of the Lisbon Metro has been restored after disruptions.
Nine districts in the Centre and South of mainland Portugal are under a yellow warning for rain tonight due to the passage of storm Regina, as reported by the Portuguese Institute of the Sea and the Atmosphere (IPMA). The affected districts include Viseu, Évora, Setúbal, Santarém, Leiria, Castelo Branco, Aveiro, Coimbra, and Portalegre.
Update: Additional Context on the Warning The yellow warning remains in effect as authorities urge residents to stay informed about weather updates and take necessary precautions to ensure public safety during the storm's passage.
The funicular has been out of service since the accident involving the Glória elevator in September last year.
The Porto Brandão river station, located in the municipality of Almada, which had been closed since February 11 due to road access being blocked by a landslide, resumed operations today, announced Transtejo.
Home News Rail traffic resumes in Portugal Rail traffic resumes in Portugal In a note sent to Lusa, the carrier also states that long-distance services, Alfa Pendular and Intercidades, will operate.
The Lisbon Metro has announced preventive measures in response to forecasted bad weather, which may lead to delays in the opening of the Blue and Green lines on Saturday. These measures include the installation of protective barriers at critical access points and the temporary closure of access to six stations.
A series of storms has wreaked havoc across Portugal, leading to extensive damage to infrastructure and impacting local communities. The severe weather has prompted emergency services to respond to the crisis, highlighting concerns over public safety and the resilience of affected areas.
The Prime Minister met in Belém on Tuesday with the President of the Republic; he says he is in 'permanent contact' with him due to the consequences of the severe weather. Montenegro said the authorities and the government itself are 'making every possible effort to restore normality to people's lives'.
The settlement lies between the central channel of the Mondego River and the so-called abandoned riverbed. Water in the surrounding fields has risen by about one metre since Monday morning.
Padroso Street in Felgueiras, 25 April Street in the parish of Guidões in Trofa, and 14 May Street in the parish of Avintes in Gaia are subject to traffic restrictions due to landslides.
Miguel Pinto Luz assures the Government will not stop until it has resolved the problems caused by the storms.
António Pereira Gonçalves, live from the Castelo de Bode dam, reports a “rare” moment, according to the CNN journalist: “the four spillways are open”, at a time when the dam's level is at 117 metres but could still reach 123.
Toll collection will be suspended on several motorways starting from 12:00.
José Campos e Matos, a researcher in risk and infrastructure management, explains what must be done to minimise the impact of events such as Storm Kristin.
The works are expected to last around eight months.
A study warns that Portugal needs to double its investment in infrastructure, adaptation and prevention measures to better shield the country from increasing weather-related hazards.
Several cracks were detected in the retaining wall at the Atamarma Viewpoint car park.
A landslide at around 13:00 has cut rail traffic on the Linha do Minho, causing suspensions or delays to services while authorities assess the situation.
CIP is calling for the swift delivery of aid to affected areas in response to Depression Kristin.
Lisbon’s Marquês de Pombal metro station will undergo around four months of maintenance works aimed at improving user conditions and overall upkeep; authorities stress the station will remain open and train services will be uninterrupted. The intervention is presented as routine maintenance with minimal impact on commuters, with operations and timetables maintained throughout the works.
