Beira Alta Line, Cerdeira – Vilar Formoso Stretch
Ferrovia 2020
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Municipalities involved:
Guarda, Sabugal, Almeida
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The length of the Cerdeira – Vilar Formoso stretch on the Beira Alta line, from Pk 223 + 537 to Pk 252 091 (29 km).

Scope of Work

The modernization of a stretch on the Beira Alta line Between Cerdeira and Vilar Formoso includes the following work:

  • Complete renovation of the track between km 223+537 and km 252+091 (60E1, multi-purpose crossing);

  • Construction of 7 bypasses, the largest of which is 1km away up to 95m from the channel;

  • Stabilization of the track platform and improvement of the drainage system;

  • Construction of elevated walkways in Cerdeira and Vilar Formoso;

  • Electrification at 2 x 25kv/50 Hz in bypasses;

  • Installation of traction return current system and protection soil;

  • Rehabilitation of 2 railway bridges;

  • Extension of passenger platforms at Cerdeira, Miuzela, Freineda, Aldeia and Vilar Formoso;

  • Renovation of railway layouts;

  • Installation of new electronic signaling and telecommunications;

  • Fencing around stretch.

The passenger platforms at Gata, Vila Fernando and Rochoso will also be extended, located between km 209+000 and 223+000;

Benefits

The modernization of this stretch will provide:

  • Improved safety conditions and comfort; Reliability and continuity of railway operations;

  • Start a new life cycle for the infrastructure, which is now prepared for the future migration to the European gauge;

  • Increased maximum length of goods trains to 750m.

Community Funding

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