Date de publication: 6 octobre 2002
Promoteur – Intermédiaire Financier
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.Lieu
Description
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.
Objectifs
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.
Secteur(s)
Montant BEI envisagé (montant approximatif)
Total financing of up to 50% of total project cost
Coût total (montant approximatif)
Estimated at EUR 1 700 millions
Aspects environnementaux
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.
Passation des marchés
Procurement procedures are in compliance with relevant EU directives and national legislation.
Statut
Signé - 29/11/2004
Clause de non-responsabilité
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