The 11.5-kilometer light rail transport system, named Violet, will receive a €527 million investment, this is reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.

a new metro line

Approximately €390 million will come from the National Recovery and Sustainability Plan as a loan, with the remaining €137.3 million from the state budget.

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These funds will not only go towards building the metro line but also for acquiring rolling stock and equipment.

The exact number of metro trains, however, remains unknown.

The project aims to alleviate traffic congestion in Lisbon, making public transport more accessible to citizens.

The completion of the main construction is anticipated by the end of 2026, marking a significant step towards improving mobility in the city and promoting sustainable transportation infrastructure development.

Photo: railwaygazette.com

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