January 9, 2026
It is an enchanting journey that is transforming the entire Douro region. Panoramic carriages and steam trains have returned, and tourists are falling in love with the Douro landscape. But are there actually two Douro lines? Where do the people of Trás-os-Montes fit into the most beautiful line in Portugal?
Two lines that have been left behind. The Algarve and Oeste regions have been waiting decades for modernization, which will soon arrive. Those who have traveled these lines for decades remember stories of stations crowded with people, endless goods, and frequent services. Will modernization bring new life to these lines?
In 2022, Lisbon's urban rail lines carried 110 million passengers. Sintra, Cascais, and Cintura are the railways that built the city and transformed Lisbon into the country's great metropolis.