Mobility

"This is a life-delaying mess": the train journey that takes two and a half hours by bus

Train circulation on the West Line (Linha do Oeste) between Mira-Sintra-Meleças and Torres Vedras remains suspended following the passage of storm Kristin. A substitute bus service is in operation, but journeys are significantly longer, taking up to two and a half hours.

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If you commute between Mira-Sintra-Meleças and Torres Vedras, expect significantly longer travel times while the train line remains closed due to the aftermath of storm Kristin.

Público· 59m agoRead original ↗

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