Western Line, Torres Vedras – Caldas da Rainha Stretch
Ferrovia 2020
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Location
Municipalities involved:
Torres Vedras, Cadaval, Bombarral, Óbidos and Caldas da Rainha.
Lengh
Length of the Torres Vedras - Caldas da Rainha stretch on the Western line, from Pk 63+684 to Pk 107+740 (44 km).

Scope of Work

The modernization of the stretch on the Western line between Torres Vedras and Caldas da Rainha includes the following work:

  • Construction of a bypass (Outeiro) 2 km in length and route corrections to improve speed on this stretch;

  • Full electrification of stretch with 2 x 25KV / 50 HZ system;

  • Stabilization of slopes and construction of supporting walls;

  • Improvement of five stations and four secondary stops with the raising in height of passenger platforms and creating of access points for limited mobility passengers;

  • Crossing from the São Mamede secondary stop to the station with the construction of a new line;

  • Construction of autotransformer posts;

  • Automation and removal of level crossings;

  • Construction of 4 split-level railway crossings and parallel pathways;

  • Installation of Electronic Signaling, Telecommunications and GSM-R;

  • Installation of traction return current system and protection soil.

Benefits

  • This work will improve the efficiency and competitiveness of the railway system by increasing the capacity, safety

    and reliability of operations and by reducing travel times and CO2 emissions;

  • Increased road and rail safety as a result of removing / automating level crossings, construction of split-level

    crossings and the installation of a new signaling system;

  • The electrification of the stretch to Caldas da Rainha will reduce travel time between

    Caldas da Rainha – Lisbon and Torres Vedras;

  • Possibility to increase supply from 16 trains to 48 (in both directions).

Community Funding

FEDER

 

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