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The Lisbon Metropolitan Command of the PSP is calling for increased staffing, enhanced social support for drug addiction, and a more measured public discourse regarding regional security.
PSD leader Luís Montenegro announced that a new 20-euro monthly public transport pass will be implemented in the Lisbon and Porto metropolitan areas beginning in September.
A CNN Portugal analysis reveals that only 2.7% of trains between Lisbon and Porto arrived on time during a one-week period, with an average delay of 20 minutes per journey.
Metropolitano de Lisboa has delayed the phased platform closures at the Praça de Espanha metro station by 21 days, with new dates set for August and September, as part of ongoing renovation efforts to improve service quality.
Transtejo has launched a new boat connection linking Oeiras to Porto Brandão, Trafaria, and Belém, though the company faces ongoing uncertainty regarding the planned decommissioning of four aging vessels by year-end.
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 will extend its operating hours until 3:00 AM on the night of Santo António to accommodate festival-goers, though the company notes that connections are not guaranteed after the final departures.
The Navegante digital platform has launched integrated real-time transport data across the Lisbon Metropolitan Area, covering major operators to enhance regional mobility planning and journey predictability.
Authorities have announced a scheduled traffic closure on the 25th of April Bridge, which is expected to cause significant disruptions to public transport and commuter routes.
Vehicle transport on the Trafaria-Belém ferry route in Lisbon will resume this Monday following the completion of repairs to the Lisbonense vessel, which had been out of service since early April.
Amílcar Correia analyzes the rise of discrimination and exploitation against immigrants, attributing these trends to the government's alignment with xenophobic and racist political rhetoric.
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 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.
Rail services on the Linha do Norte between Castanheira do Ribatejo and Alverca (Vila Franca de Xira, Lisbon) were suspended at about 06:00 due to flooding of the track, CP – Comboios de Portugal confirmed. The suspension affects local commuter links on this section and comes as the declared state of calamity for the area has been extended until 8 February; authorities and the operator are monitoring conditions and assessing restoration timelines.
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.
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.
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.
Lisbon Metro has opened three central stations overnight to provide emergency shelter for people experiencing homelessness amid cold weather. Oriente (Red Line), Rossio (Green Line) and Santa Apolónia (Blue Line) will be accessible from Friday through the early hours of Tuesday at least, a period that the city warns may be extended or shortened depending on ongoing weather assessments. The move — driven by concern from Lisbon City Council — uses transport infrastructure as temporary refuge and highlights the need for coordinated short-term protection and wider services for people sleeping rough during extreme conditions.
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.
Infraestruturas de Portugal (IP) will deliver to the Government “in the coming days” a proposed management model for the three Tagus crossings. If approved, the proposal will move to a concession tender covering the two existing bridges and the planned Third Tagus Crossing (TTT), signalling a move towards outsourced management that could affect tolling, maintenance responsibilities and wider transport policy. Key details on timeline, contract structure and public‑private risk allocation remain to be confirmed.
With all electric ships now in operation and last year's cancellations resolved, Transtejo is inviting passengers who switched to Fertagus to return. However, the company is not yet phasing out its diesel fleet.
River transport on the Tagus from the east to the west of Lisbon's territorial limits is expected to happen in 2027, with the opening of the Parque das Nações pier. Regarding the plan to bring the river carrier to the eastern point of the city, Rui Rei, president of Transtejo/Soflusa, says he is “finalising” the protocol with the City Council of...
Susana Fonseca, vice-president of ZERO, defends the effectiveness of Volta and admits that Moedas may be “riding” the opposition to the system, given the problems with urban hygiene in Lisbon.
As European Mobility Week begins, commuters share their grievances regarding the urban train services operating within the Lisbon metropolitan area.
The Lisbon Mobility and Parking Company (EMEL) launched a new app this Tuesday for Gira, Lisbon's shared bicycle system. While there are no immediate plans to merge it with the parking app, new usage points are being added and the deposit for daily passes has been removed. Speaking to RTP Antena 1, the president of EMEL stated he expects to reactivate all vandalised stations by the end of October.
At issue are works for the Lisbon General Drainage Plan, initially scheduled for the beginning of the year but since postponed. Moedas highlights the “historic project,” which is still being coordinated with the Metro operator.
