Public transport, infrastructure, and mobility in Portugal.
Every new car registered in Portugal -- and across the European Union -- will come equipped with a mandatory driver distraction detection system starting in July 2026. The regulation marks the next phase of a sweeping EU road safety overhaul that...
French rail giant Alstom will supply 153 new trains to CP in the largest rolling stock deal in Portuguese history, and build a factory in Matosinhos creating 300 jobs.
The Council of Ministers approved sweeping land-use restrictions to protect the second phase of the Porto–Lisbon high-speed rail line, covering eight municipalities from Pombal to Alenquer.
Can you live in Portugal without a car? In Lisbon and Porto, absolutely. Elsewhere, it depends. Here's the reality of Portuguese public transport in 2026 — what works, what doesn't, and how to navigate it all. Lisbon's Transport Network Metro Four...
CP — Comboios de Portugal — arrived at its new strategic planning cycle in a stronger position than it has occupied in years. The national rail operator carried a record 208 million passengers in 2025, and it has now placed high-speed rail at the...
Portugal has two mobility realities: excellent cheap public transport in Lisbon and Porto, and everything else requiring a car. Here's a complete guide for expats on getting around in 2026.
Starting today, March 1, Portugal's Institute for Mobility and Transport (IMT) has introduced a significant change to the country's vehicle inspection regime. Cars with unresolved manufacturer recall campaigns will now automatically fail their...
