Electrification of the Minho line in Portugal completed

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Following the completion of the total electrification of the line, operator Comboios de Portugal (CP) now runs electric trains between Viana do Castelo and Valença since April 25. The modernisation works carried out by Infraestruturas de Portugal (IP) result in shorter travel time and increase in rail freight capacity and competition.

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Electrification of the Minho line in Portugal completed

railway bridge Portugal

Following the completion of the total electrification of the line, operator Comboios de Portugal (CP) now runs electric trains between Viana do Castelo and Valença since April 25. The modernisation works carried out by Infraestruturas de Portugal (IP) result in shorter travel time and increase in rail freight capacity and competition.

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Author: Esther Geerts

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