Tracking transportation for Portugal — coverage from the newsroom in Lisbon.
Economy · TransportationLufthansa's bid for TAP could reshape Portugal's airfares, routes and jobs. Learn how the privatisation timeline might affect travellers and airline staff.
Transportation · EconomyLisbon’s revamped Luís de Camões Airport trims runway length, pushes opening to 2038 and may hike ticket fees. Discover what the update means for travellers.
Transportation · EconomyRyanair shifts planes to cheaper hubs; Lisbon travelers could face fewer budget seats and pricier tickets. Discover the routes at risk and ways to keep costs low.
Economy · TransportationMexico awards Mota-Engil the €1B Querétaro–Irapuato rail line, creating 200 Portuguese engineering jobs abroad, supporting dividends and diversifying revenue.
Environment · TransportationNorthern Portugal yellow weather alert: Minho, Douro & Viseu face heavy rain, 95 km/h gusts, flash-flood risk tonight. Check routes and expect travel delays.
Transportation · PoliticsLisbon funicular crash prompts nationwide lift audits across Portugal. Discover scheduled safety checks, potential service gaps and legal fallout for commuters.
Transportation · PoliticsPorto high-speed rail route targets 236 properties for expropriation. Check public map, key deadlines and compensation rules before 11 Nov—protect your rights.
Transportation · PoliticsSafety probe finds Lisbon funiculars used uncertified cable and weak brakes. All lifts stay closed for months—find out how commuters and tourists are coping.
Transportation · PoliticsPortugal’s Parliament may set a €4.25 minimum fare for Uber and Bolt, making off-peak rides costlier but capping surges. Find out when the rule could start.