According to the resolution of the Council of Ministers published today in DR, the acquisition of the 24 triple units implies financial execution in more than one economic year, between 2024 and 2027, inclusive, for a maximum amount of 140 million euros.

According to the resolution, this “value is added to the value-added tax at the legal rate in force, which is why it is important to grant the necessary prior authorization for the assumption of multi-annual commitments, as well as authorising the Lisbon Metro to develop all the necessary procedures for the acquisition of rolling stock”.

The Government justifies the current challenges arising from the need to replace end-of-life rolling stock, as well as the ongoing expansion and expansion of the Lisbon Metropolitan (ML) network, making it “necessary to carry out the essential investments for the acquisition of 24 new triple units, with a view to replacing and reinforcing rolling stock”.

“Furthermore, considering the expected increase in demand for the metro network in the coming years, as well as the need to continually replace end-of-life rolling stock, it is recommended that the option of additional acquisition of up to 12 UTs be included. [triple units], to be decided in a timely manner, depending on the needs actually verified”, is mentioned in the text.

The Lisbon Metropolitan operates daily with four lines: Yellow (Rato-Odivelas), Green (Telheiras-Cais do Sodré), Blue (Reboleira-Santa Apolónia) and Red (Airport-São Sebastião). Normally, the metro runs between 06:30 and 01:00.