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Eduardo Souto de Moura has refused to design the architecture for the high-speed train station in Gaia, ECO has learned. The architect, chosen by the AVAN Norte consortium for the first section of the TGV between Porto and Lisbon, has been highly critical of the construction of an underground station in Santo Ovídio, considering...
Home News Portuguese government approves measures for High-Speed rail line Portuguese government approves measures for High-Speed rail line The Government has approved “preventive measures,” including a prior opinion from Infraestruturas de Portugal, to “safeguard” the Soure/Carregado high-speed
A request for a preliminary opinion must be submitted to IP.
Prime Minister Luís Montenegro stated on Friday (6th) that “all conditions” exist for high-speed trains to connect Lisbon and Madrid by 2034, acknowledging that deadlines from previous Iberian summits are not always met. He highlighted ongoing studies for the third crossing over the Tagus and the high-speed link, noting that a substantial part of the route from Évora to the border is already completed. Montenegro spoke in Huelva, Spain, during a joint conference with Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez at the 36th Iberian summit, where both leaders addressed railway projects and the need for timely execution. Montenegro also mentioned the construction of a high-speed line connecting Lisbon, Porto, and Vigo, expected to be completed by 2032 or 2033. Sánchez emphasized the need to accelerate certain investments and reaffirmed Spain's commitment to the agreed railway connections, linking them to significant projects for both countries, such as the 2030 World Cup. Both leaders acknowledged the importance of the Iberian summits and the practical outcomes of their agreements, particularly in managing shared river flows during recent storms. They expressed solidarity with each other regarding the impacts of severe weather and the recent train accidents in Spain, and announced plans to create a flood warning system for the population.
The Government has approved a new package of mobility measures with a strong focus on rail, high-speed services and strengthening transport safety. But what actually changes with the so-called 'Mobility 2.0'? This topic was analysed by Expresso's economics journalist Pedro Lima. Listen to the new episode of Economia dia a dia, Expresso's daily podcast, presented by Juliana Simões.
A push to develop and operate high-speed trains powered by renewable or low‑carbon energy sources rather than fossil fuels.
The new phase focuses on planning, construction, financing and maintenance of the Oiã–Soure section of the Porto–Lisbon high-speed line. The maximum cost will be €1.603 billion.
The maximum authorised commitment in net present value is €1,603 million, referenced to December 2023, with payments spread between 2026 and 2056 and expected to commence in July 2026.
The government has asked CP (the national rail operator) for proposals to sub-concession the Sintra–Azambuja, Cascais, Sado and Porto suburban lines to private operators. The government says it will not strip CP of its responsibilities and that CP will be the high-speed operator.
The tender for the construction of 61 km of high-speed line has been launched — about ten kilometres shorter than the original tender — with connections to the Northern Line near Oiã, Adémia and Taveiro.
A tender for the second section of the high-speed line between Porto and Lisbon was launched on Thursday. Supervision of lifts and funiculars moves to the IMT, ending the existing “legal vacuum”.
Infraestruturas de Portugal (IP) on Thursday launched the concession tender for the section between Oiã and Soure (PPP2) of the Porto-Lisbon High-Speed Line, the Minister of Infrastructure and Housing announced. “Following this Council of Ministers briefing we will launch PPP2. During the first half of the year, we will be ready to launch the ...”
The government has approved the acquisition of 20 high-speed trains, representing an investment of €584 million.
The new trains can operate at speeds of 300 kilometres per hour and can carry 500 passengers each.
The Council of Ministers on Thursday approved authorisation for CP to acquire up to 20 multiple units for high-speed rail service, with the aim of preparing the company to “assume a dominant position.” The new trainsets — 12, with an option to buy a further 8 units — represent an investment of €584 million ...
The Mota‑Engil‑led consortium plans to submit a revised environmental project to the Portuguese Environment Agency (APA) for the two Porto–Lisbon high‑speed (TGV) subsections in Gaia that the APA deemed non‑compliant on 20 December. The new submission is expected by the end of Q1; it must address the APA’s compliance concerns — likely shortcomings in environmental impact assessment, mitigation measures or route design — for the scheme to progress. Approval timing will be decisive for the project’s schedule and costs: if the APA accepts the revisions, the programme can move on to later permitting and procurement stages; further objections or additional information requests would delay construction and raise political and commercial risks for the consortium.
The Council of Ministers' resolution authorising expenditure for the second public‑private partnership (PPP) on the Porto–Lisbon high‑speed line has been published, opening the door for Infraestruturas de Portugal to relaunch the international public tender. EU funding could reach €600 million. The measure authorises Infraestruturas de ...
The government has authorised IP (Infraestruturas de Portugal) to reopen the procurement process for the second phase of the high-speed rail project.
Locating a high-speed rail station in Barreiro should be viewed not as a political concession but as a strategic, evidence-led decision in national spatial planning. A station there would strengthen public transport links across the Tagus, rebalance regional development, integrate the south bank into the Alta Velocidade network and deliver long‑term economic and mobility benefits that align with coherent infrastructure and urban‑planning objectives.
Miguel Pinto Luz was asked about the current status of this process and whether the consortium has already accepted the initial project.
The start of construction of the first section of the Porto–Lisbon high-speed line was scheduled for this month, but following the rejection by the Portuguese Environment Agency (APA), the part of the execution project submitted by the AVAN Norte consortium will be delayed by at least three and a half months. On the second section, the delay already stands at nine ...
2025 was a truly depressing little gem in many respects. May 2026 be a triumphant year for high‑speed rail.
After a first unsuccessful attempt and several months of delay, the new tender for the second section of the railway line connecting Porto to Lisbon has been approved by the council of ministers.
The Council of Ministers approved on Wednesday the expenditure for the new international public tender for the second public-private partnership (PPP) of the high-speed line Porto - Lisbon, after the first was annulled by the jury. In a press conference, the Minister of the Presidency stated that 'new phases' of the Porto - ... were approved.