Giugiaro
Member
The EU Commission wants to pass a regulation forcing Portugal and Spain to convert their railway network to standard gauge amidst pressures on the European infrastructure from the ongoing war between Russia and Ukraine.
According to Transportes e Negócios, the EU Commission wants Portugal and Spain to adopt the standard gauge in the Atlantic and Mediterranean Corridors by 2030, the RTE-T network by 2040, and the whole rail network by 2050.
Brussels also imposed on Portugal to build their new High-Speed Line between Porto and Lisbon entirely in standard gauge, or the project won't receive EU funding.
The imposition applies even if the new HSL becomes detached from the national rail network and limited to high-speed passenger services only.
According to Transportes e Negócios, the EU Commission wants Portugal and Spain to adopt the standard gauge in the Atlantic and Mediterranean Corridors by 2030, the RTE-T network by 2040, and the whole rail network by 2050.
Brussels also imposed on Portugal to build their new High-Speed Line between Porto and Lisbon entirely in standard gauge, or the project won't receive EU funding.
The imposition applies even if the new HSL becomes detached from the national rail network and limited to high-speed passenger services only.