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Home News Northern Line reopened for trains Northern Line reopened for trains Rail traffic on the Northern Line for long-distance service between Braga and Lisbon, and on the Minho Line, resumed today, with all trains expected to run, CP (Portuguese Railways) announced at 06:00.
The company does not explain why it took the opportunity to immobilise practically all long-distance trains north of Lisbon, following the effects caused by Storm Kristin.
Services on the Northern railway line, between Lisbon and Porto, for long-distance trains, and on the Western line remained suspended at 17:00 today due to problems caused by bad weather, CP — Comboios de Portugal said.
Rail services remain suspended between Porto and Lisbon for long-distance trains on the Northern Line.
The union says staff working in the on-board bars of long-distance trains have gone on strike with full participation.
On Tuesday, staff in the on-board bars of long-distance trains are observing the 17th day of strike within nine months.
