Train service to the Alcântara Terra station in Lisbon has been suspended due to an inundation inside the Alcântara tunnel.
Alcântara Tunnel Flood Suspends Rail Services in Lisbon
The suspension began on Wednesday, November 11. Infrastructure inside the tunnel had already experienced water falling from the ceiling for several months because of leaks or ruptures.
Suburban trains running between Alcântara Terra and Castanheira de Ribatejo now terminate and originate at Campolide. Passengers board these trains on line 6 and disembark on line 7.
Did You Know? The Alcântara tunnel had been dealing with water falling from its ceiling for several months prior to the flood due to ongoing leaks or ruptures.
Alternative Transport Routes for Commuters
Rail operators have adjusted suburban routes to manage the disruption at Campolide. CP communicates on its website that travelers heading to Alcântara can catch Carris buses 713 and 751 from Campolide.
IP did not respond to PÚBLICO regarding a specific timeline for the tunnel closure. However, information provided to operators indicates that the infrastructure could reopen over the weekend.
Questions about the Alcântara Terra train suspension
When did the train suspension start?
The suspension of train service to Alcântara Terra began on Wednesday, November 11, following a flood in the tunnel.
Where do suburban trains now terminate?
Trains that previously ran between Alcântara Terra and Castanheira de Ribatejo now have their origin and terminus at Campolide, where boarding takes place on line 6 and disembarking on line 7.
How can passengers reach Alcântara during the closure?
Passengers with a destination in Alcântara can catch Carris buses 713 and 751 at Campolide, according to information published on CP’s website.