Vouga Line Rehabilitation Plan
PNI
  • Vouga Line Rehabilitation Plan
Location
Espinho, Santa Maria da Feira, São João da Madeira, Oliveira de Azeméis, Albergaria a Velha, Águeda and Aveiro.
Lengh
• 96 km.

Scope of Work

Renewal of stretches:

  • Sernada do Vouga – Águeda (concluded);

  • Vila da Feira – Oliveira de Azeméis;

  • Espinho – Vila da Feira;

  • Oliveira de Azeméis – Sernada do Vouga;

  • Aveiro – Águeda.

Level crossing automation.

Work plan with total value of 34 million euros, with phased development until 2025, involving renewal of the superstructure, with full replacement of track, sleepers and bearers, ballast and heavy mechanical loading, as well as the automation of level crossings.

Benefits

  • Improved reliability;

  • Improved speed stages;

  • Reinforced safety;

  • Improved efficiency of the railway system.