Portugal Unlocks €60M for Alentejo Railway Electrification (eco.sapo.pt)

• Government approves €60 million in state funding.
• Resumption of stalled Casa Branca-Beja line upgrade.
• Strategic focus on national rail modernization.

"The Portuguese government has approved a 60-million-euro budget to proceed with the electrification and modernization of the Casa Branca–Beja railway line. Previously stalled due to an absence of expected EU funding, the project is vital for upgrading critical regional infrastructure. The investment aims to enhance the capacity and sustainability of the Alentejo line, ensuring connectivity through modernized signaling and electrical systems."