Latest news and stories about public transport in infrastructure in Lisboa, Portugal for expats and residents.
The Portuguese Association for Consumer Protection (DECO) has challenged the legality of a new protocol establishing fixed taxi fares from Lisbon airport, arguing it may disadvantage consumers and restrict the use of taximeters.
Portugal faces a nationwide general strike as labour unions protest against proposed legislative changes affecting public services and transport sectors.
The criminal investigation into the Glória Funicular accident remains ongoing without formal suspects, with findings expected by March 2027 as authorities examine systemic safety failures at Carris.
Lisbon's PS municipal deputies are pushing for an ad hoc committee to oversee the ongoing investigation into the Glória Funicular accident, as official reports face further delays one year after the tragedy.
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.
Carris reports that safety inspections for Lisbon's historic Bica and Lavra funiculars and the Santa Justa lift remain ongoing, with operations delayed by supply chain issues and safety requirements following the Glória funicular incident.
The Portuguese government will fund two billion euros in infrastructure projects, including major hospital and metro expansions, through the State Budget after their removal from the Recovery and Resilience Plan, with assurances that no tax hikes will follow.
The Glória funicular in Lisbon is set for a complete reconstruction with a reopening planned for 2029, amid ongoing legal and support challenges following a past accident.
President António José Seguro has enacted a new legal framework for rail transport oversight, licensing, and maintenance following the 2025 Glória funicular derailment. The legislation shifts safety responsibilities to the Mobility and Transport Authority (AMT) and aligns national standards with European rail safety requirements.
The final report on the Glória funicular accident has been delayed until the first quarter of 2027 due to complex technical assessments and ongoing investigations by the GPIAAF and the Public Prosecutor's Office.
The Portuguese government has confirmed that the transport infrastructure model for the new Lisbon airport remains under review by a multi-entity working group.
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.
Railway traffic on the Northern line has resumed in both directions following a suspension caused by a brush fire in Vila Franca de Xira that required extensive emergency response.
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.
