Latest news and stories about public transport in infrastructure in Lisboa, Portugal for expats and residents.
Lisbon's Red Line metro service faced significant disruptions after a pipe burst caused water accumulation in the tunnels, leading passengers to evacuate onto the tracks and forcing a temporary suspension of operations between Chelas and the airport.
A new high-speed rail link will reduce travel time between the future Lisbon airport and the capital's centre to 20 minutes.
ANA's technical report on the new Lisbon airport warns the government that project success depends on critical improvements to accessibility, environmental mitigation, and infrastructure planning to ensure long-term operational viability.
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.
Easyjet's country manager, José Lopes, warns of potential travel disruptions at Lisbon's Humberto Delgado Airport this summer due to passport control issues, while also expressing interest in potential slot opportunities arising from the upcoming TAP privatisation.
Metro transit authorities have acquired a new eight-million-dollar rail grinder to replace aging equipment that has been in operation since 1976, aiming to improve track maintenance and safety.
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.
A garbage truck accident in Lisbon has resulted in three injuries and significant traffic disruption, while authorities investigate the cause of the vehicle overturning.
A nationwide general strike in Portugal protesting proposed labour reforms has caused widespread disruption, leading to the cancellation of over 340 flights, the suspension of train services, and the closure of schools.
Luxair has rescheduled its flight services to Lisbon and Porto in response to ongoing industrial action across Portugal this week.
An analysis of the potential challenges facing Portugal's tourism and transport sectors during the summer season, including industrial action and rising costs.
The ongoing chaos at Lisbon Airport is a predictable consequence of decades of political inaction and a lack of infrastructure investment, highlighting a broader culture of neglect in public services that prioritizes political power struggles over the needs of travelers and taxpayers.
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.
The Civil Aviation Pilots' Union (SPAC) will not join the general strike on June 3rd against the labour package, the union president said this Monday. Hélder Santinhos also commented on TAP's results, stating that he views the recovery of the accounts “favourably” and admitted concern regarding the labour impact.
Luís Neves addresses the 70% surge in airport passenger numbers, citing resource shortages and technological limitations, while announcing the addition of manual control booths and e-gates in Lisbon to mitigate summer travel delays.
Passengers departing from Lisbon airport are facing renewed delays during security screening procedures.
Key events for Thursday include INE transport data, Glintt Global's Q1 earnings, the eRadar defence conference at CCB, and Elon Musk's closing arguments in the OpenAI legal case.
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.
Long queues have returned to Lisbon Airport's departures area, extending as far as the Duty Free section, marking a resurgence of congestion issues.
The Left Bloc (BE) has formally questioned the Lisbon City Council regarding allegations of discrimination after a Bangladeshi woman was reportedly expelled from a Carris bus for refusing to remove her surgical mask.
TTSL river transport services between Lisbon and the south bank face potential disruptions this Thursday afternoon due to a staff meeting called by trade unions to discuss collective bargaining and salary concerns.
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.
Portugal's aviation sector is currently grappling with significant operational challenges, leading to widespread flight delays and passenger inconvenience across major airport hubs.
New border control systems are causing significant delays at major Portuguese airports, prompting political scrutiny over resource shortages, particularly in Ponta Delgada.
Biometric data collection at major Portuguese airports has been suspended again due to excessive passenger wait times, with authorities implementing an automatic suspension protocol when queues exceed reference limits.
The right to strike must be balanced against the public's right to freedom of movement, ensuring that labour disputes do not completely paralyze urban infrastructure.
