Summary sheet
The project consists mainly of railway improvement through several schemes of railway upgrade and modernisation throughout Portugal. It includes a rail link to the port of Aveiro.
Railway upgrade,through improvements in passenger and freight services, aiming at reducing travel times and improving freight access to the rail network, reliability and safety.
Nearly all the proposed investments under the project are located in Convergence areas of Portugal, contributing to promote growth-enhancing factors in the country.
Compliance with EU environmental directives and national laws will be ensured. Some project components fall under Annex I or II of the EIA directive and have been subject to an Environmental Impact Assessment.
REFER will follow the applicable public procurement procedures, including publication of tender notices in the EU Official Journal where applicable.
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