In a statement, the Ministry of Infrastructure and Housing confirms that the first railcar was delivered today to CP – Comboios de Portugal, to reinforce the regional service, and it is expected that this unit will “enter service in the second half of 2026”.

“It has been 23 years since a new train arrived in Portugal – a decisive step towards the modernization and sustainability of the CP fleet and, consequently, towards increasing service,” highlights the ministry led by Miguel Pinto Luz.

The railcar delivered today is part of an order for 22 new trains from Stadler, of which 12 are bi-mode (with electric and diesel traction), placed in 2020 for €158 million, mainly for regional service on the Oeste and Alentejo lines.

In the statement, the ministry recalls that the €158 million investment was supported “by the Sustainable 2030 program and the Environmental Fund”.

“This is the first unit of a series of major investments that will translate into around 200 new trains for CP,” says the ministry, adding that the railcars will contribute to strengthening the “sustainability of the fleet” and to “responding to the growing number of railway users”, which “is expected to reach 200 million by 2025”.

The contract, signed in October 2020 for the acquisition of the Flirt model, includes the supply of 12 Bimode Self-Propelled Units and 10 Electric Self-Propelled Units, their respective parts, and also the provision of preventive and corrective maintenance services for a minimum period of three years, accompanied by training services.