CP – Comboios de Portugal has strengthened its national rolling‑stock renewal strategy by signing a major addendum to its existing purchase contract with the Alstom–DST consortium. The amendment adds €318 million to the original agreement and enables the acquisition of 36 additional electric multiple units (EMUs) for urban rail services across Portugal.
This new order is in addition to the 117 multiple units already included in the base contract—55 regional trains and 62 urban units—representing an initial investment of €746 million. With the addendum in place, the total investment now reaches €1.064 billion, marking one of the most significant fleet modernisation programmes in Portugal’s railway history.
Accelerated Delivery Schedule
As part of the revised agreement, the delivery of CP’s final new railcar has been brought forward from 2033 to 2031, supporting the operator’s objective of rapidly upgrading fleet capacity to meet growing passenger demand.
Domestic Production and Job Creation
The expanded order reinforces Portugal’s industrial capability, with the new EMUs set to be produced domestically thanks to a new workshop being developed in Matosinhos. This facility will generate around 300 direct jobs, boosting local supply chains, enhancing sector expertise, and further consolidating Portugal’s position in the European railway manufacturing landscape.
Supporting Sustainable Mobility
CP emphasised that the investment directly supports its mission to provide more modern, sustainable and inclusive mobility solutions. The company said the expanded fleet will “reinforce citizens' confidence in public transport and contribute to territorial cohesion and climate transition,” strengthening the network’s long‑term resilience and environmental performance.
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