Law and regulations on level crossings published in the Diário da República

The new Decree-Law (n.º 183/2026) establishes a new legal framework prohibiting the creation of new level crossings on the national rail network, except in exceptional, justified cases which are limited to a maximum, non-renewable three-year period. It also updates safety, signaling, and penalty regulations to align with EU guidelines and current road legislation.

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While this primarily affects infrastructure management, it sets stricter safety and planning rules for the rail network that may impact future road construction or local traffic patterns in your area.

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