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Competition in the railway transport sector in Portugal

Público29 August 2026 at 06:33

This opinion article by Alberto Castanho Ribeiro addresses the issue of competition in the Portuguese railway sector, arguing that when a service can be provided in an effectively competitive market, the economic justification for the State to remain as a commercial operator through its companies should be discussed. The author questions direct state intervention in sectors where competition can function efficiently.

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