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Circulation on the Northern Line restored in both directions
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Circulation on the Northern Line restored in both directions

SAPO15 September 2026 at 15:45

Circulation on the Northern Line was fully restored at 14:40, about two hours after it was interrupted due to an accident. A person was hit near the Aguda halt in the municipality of Vila Nova de Gaia, which forced the closure of circulation in both directions. CP - Comboios de Portugal confirmed the information about the restoration of the railway service on the main line connecting Porto to Lisbon. The accident occurred during the morning, causing significant delays and interruptions in railway traffic for approximately two hours.

Why this matters

Readers who use the Northern Line, one of the country's main railway arteries, were affected by an interruption of about two hours. The incident near the Aguda halt forced CP to close circulation in both directions, with significant impacts for thousands of passengers. The restoration of service at 14:40 indicates that the situation was resolved, but the event highlights the risks associated with railway circulation and the consequent disruptions when accidents occur on the tracks.

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