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Porto Metro is already ‘testing’ vehicles on the new Rosa Line that opens until March

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Briefings

Metro do Porto began technical circulation tests on the new Rosa Line on Wednesday, March 7, 2026, as vehicles travel from Casa da Musica to Sao Bento. The 3.2km underground line, costing 420 million euros, is scheduled for commercial operation in March 2027 after completing 18 new CT units and Eurotram vehicles. The project, originally planned for 2024, has been delayed since 2021 due to infrastructure constraints.

Key points

• Technical circulation tests commenced on Wednesday, March 7, 2026, with vehicles traveling at slow speed along the 3.2km Rosa Line between Casa da Musica and Sao Bento.
• The project budget of 420 million euros includes 300 million euros for the main construction and 120 million euros for additional works and testing.

Context

The Rosa Line (G) connects Sao Bento to Casa da Musica, a 3.2km underground route passing through Hospital Santo António and Galiza stations. Originally scheduled for 2024, the project was delayed to 2027 due to ongoing infrastructure work since 2021.

Limitations

Tests are limited to the initial 3.2km segment; full commercial operation requires completion of remaining works and additional testing. Final operational date is March 2027, but specific completion milestones and final operational schedule remain unconfirmed.

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