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Partial service on the West Line resumes this Monday following severe storm damage, though long-term recovery efforts continue.
The section of the Oeste Line between Caldas da Rainha and Louriçal, which was closed due to damage caused by bad weather, will reopen to traffic on Monday, Infraestruturas de Portugal (IP) announced this Friday, March 13. IP stated that circulation conditions have been restored following the damage caused by recent storms, with repairs focusing on the track bed and level crossings. While rail traffic will resume, minor works will continue along the segment without impacting operations. The government recently authorised a 6.9 million euro budget reprogramming for the modernisation of this line.
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