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Portugal approves investment to extend Porto Metro

The government has approved a 420 million euro investment to extend Porto Metro lines to Gondomar and Trofa. Construction is set to occur between 2027 and 2031, with 237 million euros allocated for the Gondomar line and 184 million euros for the Trofa connection.

Why it mattersIf you live in or commute to the Porto metropolitan area, specifically Gondomar, Maia, or Trofa, these planned extensions will eventually provide new public transport connections, though they remain years away from completion.

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