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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.
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.
March was the best month, with 18.6 million passengers and a growth of 15.4%. May 20th was the busiest day ever, with 785,000 trips.
The months of March and May stood out for the results achieved, with the operator having transported approximately 18.6 million passengers in March.
Lisbon dresses up for the night of Saint Anthony once again, with reinforced transport, popular parades on Avenida da Liberdade and street parties spread across the city's most traditional neighbourhoods. But, before joining the thousands of revellers expected to fill the streets until dawn, find out about traffic restrictions, special timetables and some precautions to enjoy the night safely.
The Metropolitan will be operating until 3 a.m. today due to the Santo António festivities.
Public transport services in Lisbon are increased for the St. Anthony's Eve celebrations.
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.
With popular parades and street parties across the city, the night of Santo António promises to be busy in Lisbon. Public transport services will be reinforced to help people avoid traffic and parking issues. The Lisbon Metro will extend its service until 3:00 am, with trains running every 12 minutes. The Avenida station on the Blue Line will close at 7:30 pm due to the parade on Avenida da Liberdade. CP trains will also increase service on the Cascais, Sintra, and Azambuja lines, while Carris will operate throughout the night, including the 15E tram and the night bus network.
From the 12th to the 13th of June, some transport services will be reinforced and others will have restrictions in Lisbon.
The poor quality of the long-distance terminals at Sete Rios and Gare do Oriente, which were intended to be temporary, is widely acknowledged. Some advocate for a new central terminal. The Lisbon City Council is still evaluating the project.
The Navegante mobile app and website now provide real-time information on transport services across the Lisbon Metropolitan Area (AML). According to Transportes Metropolitanos de Lisboa (TML), the service includes line status, vehicle arrival times, delays, and service disruptions. The platform, developed in-house by TML, processes over six million GPS positions daily, covering buses, trains, ferries, and the metro. Real-time data is currently available for Carris Metropolitana, Carris, MobiCascais, CP, Fertagus, Transtejo/Soflusa, Metropolitano de Lisboa, and TCB, with plans to integrate more operators. The Secretary of State for Mobility, Cristina Pinto Dias, announced that the service will soon expand to other regions, with the Porto Metropolitan Area expected to be next. Additionally, Carris Metropolitana reported a record 194 million passengers in 2025, and Rock in Rio Lisboa is enhancing its mobility plan to encourage public transport use during the festival.
The goal is to improve mobility planning in the region.
