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On Monday morning, at least two sailings were cancelled.
Ferry services between Cacilhas and Cais do Sodré have resumed, restoring the river connection between the two Lisbon riverfront points.
Transtejo has suspended vehicle transport for an indefinite period because of Depression Ingrid and adverse forecasts from the Portuguese Institute for the Sea and Atmosphere (IPMA). Passenger services have been restricted to the Porto Brandão–Belém route and are operating to the timetables in force. The measure is expected to disrupt vehicle crossings and related travel plans; no date for resumption has been announced.
River services between Trafaria (Almada), Porto Brandão (Almada) and Belém (Lisbon) were cancelled today due to bad weather, with only passenger services between Porto Brandão and Belém remaining in operation, Transtejo Soflusa said.
The business association asked the Regional Government to provide the vessel Margarethe to “temporarily cover the absence of the Furnas and ensure the continuity of the island's weekly maritime connection”.
The sea service connecting the Madeira Islands and Porto Santo was cancelled on Saturday because of adverse weather conditions.
The Portuguese Parliament is reviewing a petition that aims to add the Setúbal-Troia ferry service to the Navigant travel pass, which would facilitate access for commuters.
