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Almada
Founded: 1190
Area: 70,21km2
Population: 177`268
Almada is a coastal municipality in Portugal, located in the Setúbal region and forming part of the Lisbon Metropolitan Area. It lies on the southern bank of the Tagus River and stretches westward to the Atlantic Ocean, offering scenic river and oceanfront views. Almada benefits from a comprehensive public transport system, including buses and the Metro Sul do Tejo light rail, which serve the municipality’s urban areas. It is well connected to Lisbon by the 25 de Abril Bridge, with frequent commuter trains, buses, and ferry services across the Tagus ensuring easy access to the capital. The municipality includes several parishes such as Almada, Cacilhas, Caparica, Costa da Caparica, Laranjeiro, and Feijó, and features two cities: Almada and Costa da Caparica.
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Tram
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Metro Transportes do Sul
Founded 2007
www.mts.pt
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System data
Length: 13,5km
Number of lines: 3
Track gauge: 1435mm
Electrification: 750 V DC overhead wire
The system extends into the adjacent Seixal municipality, connecting the Santa Amaro and Corroios stations over a distance of 1.4 kilometers, along with an additional 1.3 kilometers of service track leading to the depot.
History
The initial proposals for a circular railway connection in Almada trace back to the 1930s, leading to the establishment of the “Ramal do Seixal” line, which unfortunately was dismantled in 1970. The foundations for the current light rail system were laid in 1985, and by 1995, an agreement was reached between the Portuguese government and the municipalities involved — Almada, Seixal, Barreiro, and Moita. Interestingly, all relevant documents were signed at the Barreiro town hall, a location that, as of 2025, remains outside the network's reach and without approved extension plans towards it.
The 1995 project outlined three branches that exist today: Cacilhas (with two proposed routes, though only one has been constructed), Pragal/Universidade, and Corroios. The initial phase of this project was realized in 2007. However, several extensions remain incomplete, including the Universidade branch towards Costa da Caparica and Trafaria, as well as the Corroios branch towards Amora and Foguteiro. Furthermore, a fourth route linking Amora, Seixal, Barreiro, and Moita was also planned and not constructed.
As of 2024, the discussion for the extension project has gained renewed momentum, with a potential extension westward towards Costa da Caparica and a new proposal for an eastward expansion. The first phase of the eastward extension is anticipated to start from Corroios, traversing the central areas of Seixal and Barreiro before concluding at Alhos Vedros. This phase could be developed as either Light Rail Transit (LRT) or Bus Rapid Transit (BRT). The second phase, proposed as BRT only, would commence at Alhos Vedros, moving through the central area of Moita and progressing further towards Montijo and Alhos Vedros.
Projects and constructions
The expansion of the network to the west, encompassing Costa da Caparica and Trafaria, received approval in 2024.
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Tram network map in 2023.
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| 1 | Cacilhas ⇄ Corroios | Blue line
The original 1995 project proposed an alternative route connecting Cacilhas to Parque da Paz, with plans for future extension to Foguteiro. |
| 2 | Corroios ⇄ Pragal | Yellow line
The route remains unchanged from the original 1995 project, aside from the absence of an extension related to Amora. |
| 3 | Cacilhas ⇄ Universidade | Green line
In the original 1995 project, an alternative route was proposed connecting Almada and Pragal, with plans for extension to Costa da Caparica and Trafaria (which were approved in 2024). |
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