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Portugal public transport infrastructure investment

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The Portuguese government has approved substantial investments in public transport infrastructure to expand metro services and reduce CO2 emissions. A total of approximately €420 million is allocated to the Metro do Porto, which includes a new seven-kilometer line connecting Estádio do Dragão to Souto in Gondomar and a 10-kilometer extension serving Maia and Trofa. These projects are slated for execution between 2027 and 2031. Detailed breakdowns of the Porto expansion indicate that €237 million is authorized for the Gondomar line, which is expected to feature nine stations and reduce travel time to approximately 20 minutes. The €184 million extension toward Trofa will utilize a combination of light rail and metrobus (BRT) services, including €95 million from the Sustainable 2030 program. This project will also feature nine stations and a shared hub at Muro. Furthermore, up to €66 million will be used to reinforce the Metro Mondego mobility system through infrastructure maintenance and the acquisition of five new electric ~~vehicles.~~ vehicles, increasing the total fleet from 35 to 40. Funding for these initiatives is primarily sourced from the Environmental Fund and the Sustainable 2030 program via the European Union’s Cohesion Fund. Ministers António Leitão Amaro and Maria da Graça Carvalho noted that these investments aim to mitigate CO2 emissions by providing efficient collective transport alternatives.

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