Latest news and stories about metro expansion in Lisbon, Lisboa, Portugal for expats and residents.
The Cais do Sodré metro station in Lisbon will be closed to the public from August 8 to August 26. The closure is required for railway signalling upgrades as part of the construction of the new Circular Line, with bus services provided by Carris as an alternative.
The Metropolitano de Lisboa has postponed the phased closure of platforms at the Praça de Espanha station by 21 days due to scheduling changes. The Santa Apolónia-bound platform will now close from August 10 to 30, while the Reboleira-bound platform closure is set for August 31 to September 20. Additionally, the reopening of the station's north atrium is delayed by three weeks until August 17.
The Lisbon Metro will launch a pilot project in October to begin daily operations one hour earlier, at 5:30 AM. The initiative aims to address evolving mobility needs, with the potential for permanent adoption of the earlier schedule planned for 2027.
The Lisbon Metro (Metropolitano de Lisboa) will suspend service on the Green Line between Rossio and Cais do Sodré from May 2 to May 5. The closure is required for construction work related to the new circular line project, with normal operations expected to resume on May 6.
The Lisbon Metro (Metropolitano de Lisboa) will suspend service on the Green Line between Rossio and Cais do Sodré from May 2 to May 5. The closure is necessary for construction work on the new circular line, with normal operations expected to resume on May 6.
The European Commission has intervened in the Lisbon Metro expansion project, forcing the consortium led by Mota-Engil to replace a Chinese subcontractor with a Polish supplier. The decision follows an investigation which determined that the Chinese firm, CRRC, benefited from unfair foreign subsidies. This ruling affects the construction of the new Violet Line, which is designed to connect Lisbon to the municipalities of Odivelas and Loures.
The European Commission is the EU’s executive body based in Brussels that proposes legislation, enforces EU rules and manages day‑to‑day EU policies; it is led by a President, currently Ursula von der Leyen. Commission proposals on harmonising business rules or introducing preferences can directly affect trade, regulation and competitiveness for companies and residents across all member states, including Portugal.
The government has approved an additional €48 million to complete the Lisbon metro expansion connecting Rato to Cais do Sodré. This increase brings the total project cost to €380 million, which is 80% higher than the initial 2018 forecast. Minister of the Presidency António Leitão Amaro confirmed the funding during a press conference following the Council of Ministers meeting.
