Minister says he will listen to Menezes about TGV station in Gaia before making decisions

The Minister of Infrastructure and Housing, Miguel Pinto Luz, stated that he will consult with the Mayor of Vila Nova de Gaia, Luís Filipe Menezes, regarding opposition to the planned high-speed rail (TGV) station at Santo Ovídio. The municipal council has rejected the current location citing five years of major traffic and construction disruption, proposing an alternative site in Mafamude and Vilar do Paraíso instead.

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While the project is currently moving forward, the minister's commitment to review the location means that residents in Gaia may face changes to long-term mobility and construction plans; keep an eye on future announcements for potential shifts in local infrastructure projects.

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