Mobility
Fewer and fewer trains arriving on time. IP blames works and speed restrictions
Train punctuality on the national rail network fell to 70% in the first half of 2026, down from 77% in the same period last year. Infraestruturas de Portugal (IP) states that due to ongoing modernization works and speed restrictions, it does not foresee improvements in punctuality for the upcoming periods, despite an annual target of 85%.
Why it matters
If you rely on medium or long-distance trains (Alfa Pendular, Intercidades, Inter-regionais), expect continued delays and potential service instability as infrastructure works and speed limits remain in place.CNN PortugalRead original ↗
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