Full Évora–Elvas railway corridor work delayed until 2028

While the civil construction of the Évora–Elvas line was completed in January 2026, the installation of the signalling system was only recently contracted. This final component will be installed throughout 2027, delaying the line's opening until 2028.

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If you are a resident in the Alentejo region relying on future rail improvements for travel between Évora and Elvas, the opening of this line is delayed until 2028.

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