Latest news and stories about metro expansion in Portugal for expats and residents.
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.
Construction of the Porto Metro's new Rubi Line, designed to connect Casa da Música to Santo Ovídio, has faced significant delays. The completion deadline has been pushed back by over a year, with the project now expected to finish in July 2028. Previous forecasts had suggested the line would be operational by 2026 or 2027.
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.
