Alstom and Talgo qualify for Portugal's €504 million high-speed rail tender

Comboios de Portugal (CP) has concluded the pre-qualification phase for a €504 million tender to supply and maintain high-speed trains. The two companies that passed the evaluation and will be invited to submit formal proposals are Alstom and Talgo.

The contract involves the purchase of 12 high-speed train units, with an option to acquire an additional eight units. The project also includes the provision of spare parts, special tools, and a comprehensive maintenance service to be performed by the contractor starting two years after the delivery of the first train.

The new fleet is expected to operate at speeds of up to 300 km/h, aiming to improve connectivity between major cities such as Lisbon and Porto. The trains will feature over 500 seats, accessibility for persons with reduced mobility, bicycle storage, Wi-Fi, USB-C ports, and video surveillance systems.

The procurement timeline anticipates contract signing in the first quarter of 2027, with the first train scheduled for delivery in the first quarter of 2031.