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Lisbon plans to launch a new rapid surface metro line by 2029 connecting Santa Apolónia to Parque das Nações, aiming to alleviate the city's chronic traffic congestion and public transport inefficiencies.
Lisbon's public transport operators, including Metropolitano de Lisboa and Transtejo, have announced significant service expansions and infrastructure upgrades, such as earlier metro hours and new ferry routes, to improve regional mobility.
The Lisbon Metro Green line will suspend service between Rossio and Cais do Sodré from May 2 to May 5 due to expansion works, with full operations resuming on May 6.
The Lisbon Metro Blue Line will operate on a reduced schedule during August weekends, closing at midnight on Fridays and opening at 07:30 on Saturdays and Sundays, the transport operator announced this Thursday. In a statement, the company justified the temporary schedule adjustment with the need to carry out technical tests for the new...
The temporary change is due to technical testing of the new CBTC railway signalling system, an essential step for the modernisation of the network, according to the company.
The Lisbon Metro usually operates between 06:30 and 01:00, a schedule that remains in effect on the Blue line for the rest of the week.
Between the 8th and 26th due to works on the circular line
The Cais do Sodré station on the Lisbon metro's Green line will be closed from August 8 to 26 due to construction work on the future Circular line, the company announced in a statement this Wednesday. This closure is necessary to carry out railway signaling work, which is part of the preparation and modernization of the network.
Railway signalling works require the station to close. The Green Line will only operate between Telheiras and Baixa-Chiado. Passengers have alternatives on the Blue line and via Carris bus routes.
The Cais do Sodré Metro station will be closed from 8 to 26 August, with Green line services operating only between Telheiras and Baixa-Chiado in both directions during this period. The Lisbon Metro states that the closure is due to construction work for the future Circular Line, specifically for railway signalling upgrades. The station is scheduled to reopen on 27 August, and passengers are advised to use the Terreiro do Paço station (Blue line) or alternative Carris bus and tram services. The Circular Line, which will connect the current Yellow and Green lines, is expected to be operational in the first quarter of 2027, linking Rato to Cais do Sodré via new Estrela and Santos stations.
A burst pipe on Tuesday afternoon caused significant water accumulation in the tunnel near Encarnação station, forcing the suspension of service. Seven stations remained out of operation until Wednesday morning.
The phased closure of platforms for the renovation of the Praça de Espanha metro station in Lisbon will begin with a 21-day delay compared to the date initially announced, the Metropolitano de Lisboa company reported today.
After announcing the “phased closure of platforms” on Wednesday, Metropolitano de Lisboa changed the dates the following day. The company recommends that passengers check which platform will be under construction.
Station pavement rehabilitation requires a phased closure: first in the direction of Santa Apolónia, then towards Reboleira. Alternatives are available.
Despite the phased closure of the platforms, “the station will remain in service throughout the entire construction period.”
The Green and Red lines of the Lisbon Metro will operate later due to the festival.
Clarification from Cristina Vaz Tomé regarding the pilot project to extend Lisbon Metro operating hours to 5:00 AM.
The Carris tram that will connect Praça do Comércio to Parque Tejo, where Rock in Rio is currently taking place, will enter service in 2029, one year later than originally planned when the new route was announced. In the first phase, the 16E will connect Praça do Comércio to...
Pilot project starts in October, bringing the start of operations forward by one hour. Potential permanent adoption of the measure is planned for 2027.
Authorities recommend that passengers use alternative entrances and allow extra time for travel to avoid congestion before the start of the match.
The new equipment represents an investment of approximately eight million and replaces a grinder that had been in service since 1976. The machine's function is to correct the natural wear of the rails.
The Lisbon Metropolitan is replacing its current rail grinder, in operation since 1976, with a new piece of heavy railway maintenance equipment named 'Esmeralda', representing an investment of around eight million euros. By correcting irregularities in the rails, this equipment helps to reduce vibrations and noise, and extend the lifespan of the tracks.
From Friday night to Saturday, service will run until 3 am on the four existing lines. Additionally, Iran dismisses conclusions regarding the agreement with the United States.
The Lisbon Metro will support the spirit of the Santos Populares with extended hours, running at 12-minute intervals on Saturday. Cais do Sodré and Alameda will also host special events.
