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Signature(s)

Amount
€ 260,000,000
Countries
Sector(s)
Portugal : € 260,000,000
Transport : € 260,000,000
Signature date(s)
29/10/2008 : € 60,000,000
21/12/2004 : € 80,000,000
29/11/2004 : € 120,000,000
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Data sheet
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Summary sheet

Summary sheet

Release date
6 October 2002
Status
Reference
Signed | 29/11/2004
20010121
Project name
Promoter - financial intermediary
Metro Porto I/2
Metro do Porto S.A. a publicly owned company set up to develop and operate a light metro system serving Porto and surrounding urbanised municipalities under a long-term concession.
Proposed EIB finance (Approximate amount)
Total cost (Approximate amount)
Total financing of up to 50% of total project cost
Estimated at EUR 1 700 millions
Location
Sector(s)
Description
Objectives

The system will consist of four lines with a total length of 70 km, have 67 stations and incorporate interchanges with existing suburban and urban transport networks (rail and bus). It will incorporate underground and surface sections, including sections of the existing suburban rail system, which will be electrified and upgraded to modern standards. The loan will complement an earlier EIB loan authorisation approved in 1998 and will be utilised to fund additional track sections, stations, interfaces and urban insertion of the network.

To offer a modern and efficient form of public transportation as an alternative to private car usage, to reduce travel times and congestion on the existing road network, and more generally, to strengthen and integrate public transport networks in the area.

Environmental aspects
Procurement

The project falls under Annex II of EC Directive 97/11, which is being complied with. A first EIA was carried out on the complete project before construction commenced and will be complemented by further environmental studies and approvals for the suburban section where tracks will be doubled. The project will have a positive effect on the environment through reduced car usage and pollution.

Procurement procedures are in compliance with relevant EU directives and national legislation.

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