Latest news and stories about public transport in Cascais, Lisboa, Portugal for expats and residents.
The Mayor of Cascais discussed the future of urban development at the CNN Portugal Summit, highlighting the city's commitment to free public transport and sustainable infrastructure.
After Lisbon and Porto urban lines were opened to the possibility of sub‑concession, the mayor of Cascais has proposed that Cascais — together with Oeiras and Lisbon — take over management of the Cascais suburban line and make train journeys within the municipality free for residents, workers and students. The proposal reframes the sub‑concession debate as an opportunity for local control but raises practical questions about funding the revenue shortfall, coordinating services across municipalities, the legal and contractual steps required, and the potential impacts on ridership, local traffic and equity.
Infraestruturas de Portugal (IP) and CP have postponed a planned maintenance intervention on the Cascais Line that was due to take place on Sunday, citing adverse weather. As a result, there will be no timetable changes on the section between São Pedro do Estoril and Cascais for that day. The decision prioritises safety and the continuity of services, with the intervention to be rescheduled when conditions allow to minimise disruption to passengers.
Construction work at Oeiras station requires the commuter train line that stops at every station to change its terminus to São Pedro, operating alongside express services during peak hours.
The stretch of the EN6, also known as the Marginal road, between Carcavelos and São João do Estoril will feature a central reservation and speed cameras by 2027. This is the intention of the mayor, Nuno Piteira Lopes, revealed to ECO/Local Online during the week that the mayor's plan was reported.
Local residents would be exempt. The idea is to subsidise the costs of the planned works for the Marginal road.
Home News New tolls may be introduced in Portugal New tolls may be introduced in Portugal Cascais Municipal Council has acknowledged the possibility of introducing tolls on the Marginal road, one of the main links between Cascais and Lisbon. By Bruno G.
Nuno Piteira Lopes admits to applying tolls on the road between Lisbon and Cascais, but guarantees that local residents would be exempt. The works include a corridor to Carcavelos, a roundabout, and speed cameras.
The local council states it will be a way to fund the repairs and maintenance that the road requires.
The redevelopment began in May 2023 and is essential to end the railway isolation of this line, which is expected to be granted to private operators in 2028. Infraestruturas de Portugal describes the interventions as being of high technical and operational complexity.
CP sub-concessions will begin in Cascais for a six-year period. The Sintra line may follow, but the decision depends on the experience in Cascais.
Faced with the Government's decision to remove the commercial operation of the Cascais line from CP in a first phase, and potentially the Sintra line in a second phase, company workers and unions are expressing 'firm opposition' to what they classify as an unfounded 'fragmentation' of the company. Fertagus is cited as an example that private operators are no better than the public operator.
The Government has approved the creation of a project team to structure the subconcession of CP's operations on the Cascais and Sintra lines under a public-private partnership (PPP) model. Cascais will proceed in a first phase, with the experience gained supporting the decision regarding Sintra. At the Executive's request, CP submitted a proposal to the Government in April.
At the CNN Summit i9 Cascais - Living the Future, the Minister of Infrastructure and Housing revealed a 50% reduction in trucks on the VCI and that 2.5 million in support promised in April has already reached companies. He promised that by 2031 there will be one new train per month in the country.
Porto, Viseu and Cascais offer free transport for residents. TML advocates for a single metropolitan pass for €30 instead of €40.
Train services on the Cascais Line were interrupted this morning in the Lisbon-Cascais direction due to a person being struck by a train, but resumed at 7:40 am. The alert for the accident was given at 6:36 am.
For those living in the area, this measure is insufficient
The company that wins the subconcession for the Cascais Line will be able to use CP's rolling stock and hire part of its staff, ECO has learned. The Government's schedule points to the launch of the tender in the second half of 2027, with the concession starting in 2028 and remaining in effect for six years. The subconcession...
The government intends to launch private sub-concessions in 2028. The process begins in Cascais and may also involve Sintra. The initial concession period will be 6 years, lasting until CP's contract with the State expires.
Commander Pedro Araújo, from the Parede fire department, says the fire is extinguished, but teams are on-site trying to resolve the “considerable damage”. Also, the USA and Bosnia are playing at this hour.
The policies pursued by the AD government, particularly over the last year, can be summarised as: privatising public services, selling public assets, segregating the poor and immigrants, and making labour more precarious. The author criticises the privatisation of the National Health Service (SNS), the potential opening of social security to capitalisation funds, and the planned concession of the Cascais railway line to private operators. Furthermore, the sale of public real estate in Lisbon suitable for housing is described as disastrous, as these properties are likely to be converted into luxury housing or hotels rather than affordable homes. The government's rhetoric is accused of being exclusionary, targeting immigrants and welfare recipients, while the failed labour reform is highlighted as an attempt to further erode workers' rights. Ultimately, the author argues that these actions are dismantling the welfare state and increasing social inequality.
Ongoing redevelopment to be completed by the end of the year, with new carriages arriving after the works.
At the 43rd PSD Congress, Luís Montenegro announced that the Cascais Line, which runs through Cascais, Oeiras, and Lisbon, will be the first in the country to be sub-concessioned.
Nuno Piteira Lopes expressed satisfaction with the sub-concession of the Cascais Line. The mayor advocates for free travel for those who live and work in the municipality.
At the closing of the PSD Congress, the Prime Minister announced the privatisation of the Cascais railway line, changes to leasing regulations, and reforms to the evaluation of civil servants.
Work is expected to be completed by 05:00 on Sunday, at which time the Avenida Marginal and the railway line will be fully reopened to traffic.
The Cascais railway line is experiencing service disruptions due to work on the Caxias-Cascais section, which is part of the ongoing modernisation project for that line.
A partial closure of the section between São Pedro do Estoril and Cascais will take place from 29 March to 12 April, with the aim of “strengthening the safety and efficiency of railway operations,” states IP.
Railway traffic will be restricted between São Pedro do Estoril and Cascais
Train services on the Cascais Line will be restricted between São Pedro do Estoril and Cascais on 29 March and 12 April due to modernisation works, Infraestruturas de Portugal (IP) announced today. In a joint statement, IP and CP – Comboios de Portugal stated that the intervention is part of the project to modernise the track and catenary of the Cascais Line, aiming to enhance safety, operational efficiency, and the quality of public transport in the Lisbon Metropolitan Area. Due to the complexity and duration of the work, which is incompatible with regular rail traffic, a partial closure of this section is necessary on 29 March and 12 April. On both days, the closure will affect the southbound track between Cascais and São Pedro do Estoril from 08:20 to 20:15. During these periods, train schedules will be adjusted, with the closures scheduled for weekends to minimise the impact on passenger mobility.
