Tracking transportation for Portugal — coverage from the newsroom in Lisbon.
Transportation · National NewsFatal Lisbon funicular crash tied to uncertified cable shuts all city lifts. See repair timeline, stricter safety rules and commuting alternatives for residents.
Economy · TransportationDiesel in Portugal dips 1.5 c to €1.528/l, saving about 75 c on a 50-litre tank, while petrol holds at €1.698. Check the latest prices and Spain comparison.
Transportation · EconomyNew Clece/South bid unseats Menzies in Portugal airport baggage tender. Appeal jeopardises 3,500 jobs and could delay travellers at Lisbon, Porto and Faro.
Transportation · EnvironmentFrom 2029, 153 new electric trains with Wi-Fi, USB ports and 30% energy savings will overhaul Lisbon and Porto commutes—find out how Portugal’s rail upgrade affects you.
Immigration · TransportationLisbon airport queues stretch to 90 minutes; EU lets Portugal revert to paper passport stamps at peak. Learn tips to breeze through border control this holiday.
Transportation · National NewsIntercidades train on Lisbon-Faro route split near Grândola; no injuries. CP begins extra coupler checks, delays possible as GPIAF weighs full investigation.
Transportation · ImmigrationNon-EU travellers face up to 90-minute passport lines at Lisbon Airport as new biometric checks launch. See peak-hour tips locals recommend to breeze through.
Transportation · PoliticsResidents await answers after Lisbon funicular crash injured tourists and halted service. See what's delaying the probe and when the lift may run again.
Transportation · National NewsPortugal’s nationwide speeding crackdown rolls out extra radars on IC19, EN125, A1 and beyond until Sunday. Check patrols, drive within limits and avoid fines.