# Portugal high-speed rail development and services > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/portugal-high-speed-rail-development-and-services > Updated: 2026-09-28T21:33:20.000Z. Sources: 5. Developments: 2. Comboios de Portugal (CP) is advancing its high-speed rail operations through both infrastructure procurement and consumer promotions. In late September 2026, CP concluded a pre-qualification phase for a €504 million tender to supply and maintain high-speed trains. Alstom and Talgo were the two companies to qualify for the formal proposal stage. The contract involves the potential purchase of up to 20 high-speed train units capable of speeds up to 300 km/h, intended to improve connectivity between major cities like Lisbon and Porto. The procurement process aims for a contract signing in early 2027, with the first deliveries expected in early 2031. Concurrently, CP has introduced a promotional campaign for its existing Alfa Pendular high-speed service. Throughout October 2026, the company is offering discounts of up to 80% on various routes, including travel between Lisbon, Porto, Coimbra, and Faro, to encourage passenger use of the high-speed network. ## Timeline ### 2026-09-28: Comboios de Portugal offers up to 80% discount on Alfa Pendular trains Comboios de Portugal is offering up to 80% off Alfa Pendular high-speed train tickets for travel in October, provided they are booked in advance and subject to seat availability. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/comboios-de-portugal-offers-up-to-80-discount-on-alfa-pendular-trains ### 2026-09-26: Alstom and Talgo qualify for Portugal's €504 million high-speed rail tender Alstom and Talgo have qualified to bid in a €504 million high-speed train tender for Comboios de Portugal, aiming to modernize the nation's rail network by 2031. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/alstom-and-talgo-qualify-for-portugals-504-million-high-speed-rail-tender --- Cite as: Portugal high-speed rail development and services. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/portugal-high-speed-rail-development-and-services