Coordinator of the Independent Technical Commission Rosario PartidarioA future direct high-speed rail link between Porto and Lisbon could improve air sharing, he said. Casa da Arquitetura in MatosinhosSpeaking at a seminar held in , Partidário stated that high-speed trains will offer a faster and more efficient transportation option for passengers.
Flight Sharing Opportunity
Partidário summed up the advantages of the high-speed rail connection: “I see it in a positive light. For example, imagine someone coming from Brazil to Lisbon and there is a flight from Porto to somewhere else in Europe. Instead of waiting for a flight from Lisbon to Porto, go by high-speed train.” This offers an alternative that will make it easier for passengers to get from Lisbon to Porto.
Connection Duration and Management Issues
The new railway connection is approximately one and a half hours It was stated that this situation would continue, but it was also noted that this situation could present difficulties regarding management. “This will be a management problem – assuming that it continues to manage it at the moment, it is Vinci,” the Partidário said.
Development of Domestic Transportation
The Partidário argued that high-speed rail should not only connect Porto with Lisbon, but also with other parts of the country. “It is necessary to connect the North with Lisbon and Spain,” he said, stressing that the National Rail Plan should connect all of Portugal to rail.
New Lisbon Airport and Infrastructure
New Lisbon airport Speaking about the airport, Partidário highlighted the importance of connecting the airport with a high-speed line. VigoThe planned connection to is to be completed by 2032. It is also stated that the total investment cost is around 7 to 8 billion euros. This cost does not include the third crossing over the Tagus, which is being promoted by the current government.
A high-speed rail link between Porto and Lisbon would not only increase the speed of transportation, but could also change travel habits between the two cities. Such projects would contribute to the strengthening of the transportation infrastructure throughout the country and the creation of an integrated transportation system.
