Jornal De Notícias1 year ago
1020

High-Speed Train Line Between Lisbon and Porto Gets EU Funding

Transportation
portugal
highspeedrail
eufunding
climategoals
transportation
Share this content:

Summary:

  • The high-speed rail line between Lisbon and Porto was selected for funding by the European Commission.

  • The project will receive €7 billion in funding from the Connecting Europe Facility (CEF).

  • Over 80% of the EU's total funding is dedicated to projects that align with the bloc's climate goals.

  • The high-speed rail line is expected to significantly reduce travel time between Lisbon and Porto, making it a more attractive option for both passengers and freight.

  • This project contributes to reducing carbon emissions by encouraging people to switch from air travel to rail.

High-Speed Rail Line Between Lisbon and Porto Receives EU Funding

The high-speed rail connection between Lisbon and Porto was one of 134 projects selected by the European Commission for funding through the Connecting Europe Facility (CEF) on Wednesday. The project will receive a total of €7 billion in funding.

Over 80% of the EU's total funding will be allocated to projects that help achieve the bloc's climate goals.

This significant investment highlights the EU's commitment to promoting sustainable and efficient transportation across Europe. The high-speed rail line between Lisbon and Porto is expected to significantly reduce travel time between the two cities, making it a more attractive option for both passengers and freight. It will also contribute to reducing carbon emissions by encouraging people to switch from air travel to rail.

Comments

0

Join Our Community

Sign up to share your thoughts, engage with others, and become part of our growing community.

No comments yet

Be the first to share your thoughts and start the conversation!

Newsletter

Subscribe our newsletter to receive our daily digested news

Join our newsletter and get the latest updates delivered straight to your inbox.

OR
PortugalToday.news logo

PortugalToday.news

Get PortugalToday.news on your phone!

Other Latest News

Shocking Arrest: Drug Trafficker Caught Hiding in Car Trunk with 6kg of Hashish in Lisbon

3 hours ago
940

Business Dispute Suspected in Double Murder of Father and Son at Montijo Restaurant

9 hours ago
970

Tsunami Warning Sirens to Sound Again in Lisbon as Army Conducts Major Emergency Drill

7 hours ago
1000

Portugal's Historic General Strike Looms as Unions Unite Against Labor Reform

6 hours ago
890

Lisbon Metropolitan Area Surpasses 3 Million Residents for the First Time in History

19 hours ago
1040

Portugal Police Arrest 'Hulk', Alleged PCC-Linked Trafficker in Major International Sting

13 hours ago
990

New Bishop Declares 'No Foreigners in the Church' in Powerful Inaugural Speech

22 hours ago
990

Lisbon Braces for Massive Earthquake Drill: Army Leads Over 300 in Emergency Response Test

1 day ago
940

Tornado Aftermath: Cleanup Begins at Devastated Albufeira Campsite as Recovery Efforts Intensify

1 day ago
990

Lisbon's New Anti-Digital Book Haven Bans Phones and Wi-Fi: Discover This Literary Sanctuary Near Campo Pequeno

1 day ago
920

Severe Weather Alert: Seven Districts Under Yellow Warning for Heavy Rain and Thunderstorms

1 day ago
950

Former Parliament Speaker Slams Judicial System as 'Kafkaesque Instrument' in Influencer Operation

2 days ago
1060

UGT Threatens to Extend General Strike to Two Days in Labor Law Standoff with Government

2 days ago
880

Lisbon School Forced to Close Due to Safety Hazards After Years of Neglect

2 days ago
1010

Haunting Echoes of Carlos Paredes: A Lisbon Ghost Story Through Music and Memory

1 day ago
980