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European Investment Bank finances high-speed rail linking Porto and Lisbon

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What happened

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The European Investment Bank is financing a new high-speed rail line in Portugal that connects Porto and Lisbon. Construction has begun on the first section between Porto-Campanhã and Oiã. The project aims to establish a roughly three-hour journey between Lisbon and Madrid by 2034.

From euronews.com

Why it matters

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This infrastructure project is described by Portugal's government as one of the largest of the century. It is intended to support the new Lisbon airport and strengthen rail links between Portugal and Spain.

From euronews.com

Who's involved

PortoCity where construction of the high-speed rail line began
PortugalCountry undertaking the major national infrastructure investment
European Investment BankBody providing financing for the rail infrastructure project
MadridCity targeted for the planned extension of the high-speed rail line
LisbonCapital city of Portugal connected by the new rail line
governmentGoverning body overseeing the national rail strategy

Who could feel it

Possible knock-on effects

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PortugalSpeculative
The major national infrastructure investment could boost demand and jobs within Portugal.
SpainSpeculative
Spain might see increased trade and tourism as the project strengthens rail links with Portugal.
AlstomSpeculative
Alstom might see increased demand for new rolling stock to support the rail project.

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The entities involved

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European Investment Bank
body of the European Union providing funding for projects fostering EU aims, both within and outside the EU
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Madrid
capital of Spain
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Mon 00:00euronews.com