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Moedas announced a package of cycle paths in Lisbon while on a bicycle, frustrating the opposition who voted against it: “It is unbelievable.” And Suzana Garcia explains what racism is.
Portugal is investing €95 million, funded by the European NextGenerationEU program, to modernize the signaling system on its Northern Line, which connects Lisbon and Porto. This upgrade aims to digitize traffic control, enhance cybersecurity, and prepare the line for high-speed rail service, including the future Lisbon–Porto high-speed line expected to be operational by 2032. The project is part of Portugal’s broader efforts to improve rail safety, efficiency, and sustainability, supporting the country’s green and digital transition. Key stations such as Campolide, Oriente, Alverca do Ribatejo, and Azambuja are included in the modernization plan.
Correio da Manhã reports that this is a consequence of the Constitutional Court rejecting Luís Montenegro's appeal. Also highlighted in Diário de Notícias, Lisbon is among the capitals with the highest public transport prices.
Lisbon is among the capitals with the highest public transport prices relative to income. The front page of DN this Tuesday is dedicated to a comparison: among the capitals of the 27 member states, Lisbon has some of the transport systems that weigh most heavily on travellers' pockets, while Luxembourg leads with total free access. The main photo is dedicated to cinema, noting that the American Oscars had Norwegian and Russian offshoots. There is also a major focus on health: the Western Lisbon Local Health Unit (ULS) requires Portuguese nationality for recruitment competitions, a practice lawyers claim is illegal. The competition for the recruitment reserve of nurses at the Western Lisbon Local Health Unit from February this year presents an illegality in the admission requirements by requesting Portuguese nationality, two labour law experts, Maria Antónia Beleza and Paulo Geraldes, told DN. This is not an isolated case, as there are other competitions where the irregularity persists. The ULS guarantees to DN that it complies with the law. Download the electronic edition of DN at the link below and see the front page in detail.
A comparison of public transport costs across European capitals reveals that while Lisbon's single-ticket prices are comparable to those in cities like Madrid or Paris, they represent a significantly higher financial burden due to Portugal's lower average wages. Lisbon ranks 8th in a normalized index of transport costs relative to income, trailing only behind Eastern European capitals. Despite subsidized monthly passes, low usage rates persist, driven by an inefficient network, long wait times, and a lack of restrictive policies on private car use compared to other major European cities.
A person's sudden illness was the cause of the interruption, which lasted for an hour and a half.
The Lisbon Metro Blue Line is suspended between Laranjeiras and Parque stations. According to the company, the service interruption is due to an 'external cause'. Service is halted at Jardim Zoológico, Praça de Espanha, São Sebastião, and Parque stations. The disruption began at 13:20 and there is no estimated time for normal service to resume. The company stated on X that the duration of the interruption is currently unpredictable and may be prolonged. DN has learned on-site that there are no further details regarding the nature of the 'external cause'.
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The Commission of Fertagus Users (meaning commuters who travel across the Tejo river every day) is on the warpath. It has presented a complaint against the Portuguese state to the The post Furious Lisbon rail commuters present complaint against state to Brussels appeared first on Portugal Resident.
A dispute between the transport companies Rede Expressos and Flixbus raises questions about the future operations at the Sete Rios bus terminal.
The executive branch believes that the PS would be in total contradiction and would behave like a radical protest party if it maintained its opposition to a positive and properly budgeted investment.
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The integration of taxis into electronic passenger transport platforms was discussed this Thursday in Parliament.
The Lisbon Metro informed the PSP on March 6th that “the conditions for reopening have been met.” Activities have been redirected to the Rato station for 73 days.
With the war between road transport operators intensifying after the court ruled in favour of FlixBus and ordered Rede Expressos to grant access to the Sete Rios terminal in Lisbon, the president of the Mobility and Transport Authority (AMT) stated that the fact that 'a relevant part of these infrastructures is managed by entities' is a concern.
A 31-year-old man had to be restrained and handcuffed at the Cais do Sodré railway station.
The President of the Republic receives the Prime Minister for their first weekly audience in Belém. Parliament discusses bills from the PSD, CDS-PP, PAN, and Chega parties regarding amendments to the legal framework for ride-hailing services (TVDE).
The president of NAV, the country's air navigation manager, says the solution lies in the construction of a new airport.
The government is set to move forward with CP's international tender for 12 high-speed trains, expected to be finalized this year. The arrival of these trains is projected for 2032, enabling the launch of high-speed service on the Porto-Lisbon route in the same year.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The Government has received the first environmental report for the proposed new Lisbon airport, submitted by ANA – Airports of Portugal. The Ministry of Infrastructure said the next step is delivery of a technical report by 16 July, which will detail the project’s principal environmental impacts and justify the choice of location within the Campo de Tiro de Alcochete perimeter. The final environmental impact study is expected to be submitted to the Portuguese Environment Agency in the third quarter, marking a new phase in the planning and regulatory review of the airport project.
