Name of the Project
Porto Metro expansion.
Location
The project is located in Porto, Portugal.
Project Owner/s
Metro do Porto.
Project Description
The project comprises two contracts.
The first contract entails the extension of the Yellow Line. The Yellow Line extension, comprising 3.15 km of dual-track light rail, will run from Santo Olvido station to serve the districts of Vila Nova de Gaia, Mafamude e Vilar do Paraiso, Oliveira do Douro and Vilar do Andorinho. It also includes the construction of a viaduct, a 770 m tunnel and three stations.
The second contract entails the construction of a new circular line, the Pink Line, measuring 3.1 km, between Praça da Liberdade and Casa da Música. This new line involves the construction of four new stations and three ventilation shafts, as well as the installation of the line and catenary.
Potential Job Creation
None stated.
Capital Expenditure
The contract is estimated at €288-million.
Planned Start/End Date
The work to expand Porto Metro is expected to begin in the second half of 2020. The Yellow Line extension is to be completed in 34 months, while construction of the Pink Line is to take about 42 months.
Latest Developments
None stated.
Key Contracts, Suppliers and Consultants
Ferrovial Construction and Alberto Couto Alves (construction contract).
Contact Details for Project Information
Petro do Porto, tel +351 225 081 000 or email metro@metro-porto.pt.