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Competition regulator calls for opening railway to competition and new operators
The Competition Authority (AdC) recommended that the Government limit the contract extension for the national rail operator (CP) to the minimum time required for investment amortization and move to international competitive bidding for future contracts. The regulator also advised against extending the Fertagus concession beyond its 2031 expiration date, citing potential benefits from increased market competition.
Why it matters
While this is a recommendation and not an immediate change to your train ticket or commute, it signals a major shift in policy that could eventually lead to more operators, more route options, or changes in service pricing if the Government adopts these competition-focused reforms.Diário de NotíciasRead original ↗
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