From words to paper. Definitive support for the High Speed lines that Portugal has been planning since then Lisbon opposite Galicia There will be an important milestone at the beginning of 2024: The tender and construction contract of the first project. The first 72 kilometers cost 1 billion 900 million euros. The announcement has comePortuguese Vice President for Infrastructure During the Portuguese Rail Platform (PFP) workshop held in Lisbon at the end of September.
intervention Carlos FernandesCompiled by the Portuguese specialist magazine ‘Build’He detailed the new figures for the so-called “Lot A”, which corresponds to the route between Porto and Porto. Oia, south of Aveiro. This first section received provisional environmental approval on 21 August despite strong opposition from the council as it would affect one hundred homes.
In this way, in the coming weeksPortuguese Environment AgencyIt will verify a three-year “update” of the works for which the infrastructure is available.It will shorten travel time between two major cities by 50 minutes from the country.
This new level of detail is also a budget increase increased by 15.15% from 1,650 million Announced last year for Lot A and other23% in the second; It goes from 1,300 to 1,600 million. Either way, Antonio Costa’s manager hopes to receive significant support from the government. european funds If it is estimated to be around 500 million for each episode, Can exceed 750 per contract.
The head of the Portuguese government publicly insisted last week that this study should be carried out. “this will be done” and confirmed his financial plans to ensure this. raise funds2.75 billion euros were collected from the budget surplus this year and next year, so that we protect the initial investments in this infrastructure and possible cut From the European funds to be received.
This first section of 72 kilometers includes reform Campanha intermodal station, The new bridge over the Douro river, a station with connection to the metro in Gaia and a t.Part of the route will pass through tunnels, bridges and viaducts.. IP’s goal is for Lot B to be tendered before July 2024.
They protect the 2030 horizon
Before a panel of experts on the subject, Fernandes noted: Difficulties in implementing railway plans and pointed Pandemic or explosion war Ukraine as the reason for the delays in the completion of the 2020 Railway Plan; Considering these infrastructures Approximately seven years are needed between studies and work to be carried out.
However, the commissioning of the country’s first High Speed line continues without a clear date. 90 kilometers apart Évora and Elvas The project, which will shorten journeys from Lisbon and Sines to Extremadura, will harmonize passenger and freight traffic at a speed of 250 kilometers per hour with an investment of 200 million dollars. 340 million euros Even if they continue for now postpones completion.
In any case, they point to experience in this field from the neighboring country. Highway construction for nearly 2,400 kilometers with an investment of more than 23,000 million since the mid-nineties. The proposed formula will be a Public-Private Partnership (PPP) formula in which the winning company will assume the responsibility. Construction and maintenance for the first 30 or 35 years.
Lisbon forgives Comboios debt so it can buy new High-Speed train
to solve mistakes of the last quarter of the century In railway matters, Antonio Costa’s government will not refrain from investments. Last Monday, October 9, “Financial restructuring operation” in which one was forgiven 1.8 billion debt He transferred the euros to the Portuguese Comboios, which in turn transferred the amount “along with the payment of debt obligations.” Public service between 2002-2019”.
The operation is within the scope next year’s state budget (OAS), to which they will also be allocated 126 million euros to provide free transportation for 370,000 children under the age of 23. The credit limit was evaluated as “stable in repayment” by the Ministry of Economy. normal“go to the company and give permission”to speed up”; and that of Transport.
The owner of this portfolio João GalambaHe explains: “This operation is very important for us. Comboios has the ability to invest in the improvement, modernization and expansion of services.”Special attention is paid to the financing of railway vehicles. The Portuguese public operator will thus be able to completely renew its fleet before 2040. The measures announced include: acquisition of twelve High Speed convoys this will allow the line to be released and replaced Pendulum Alpha flow.
Some people’s investment 336 million euros Since they are for service purposes, they cannot be directly financed by the State advert. In this way, Comboios de Portugal take positions facing the declared situation. Removal of Renfe and Spanish-Italian IryoThey have already shown their interest in connecting Lisbon and Galicia with direct high-speed trains.