On March 1st, there will be a new reinforcement of the Carris Metropolitana operation in several municipalities, especially on the North Bank.
From time to time, Transportes Metropolitanos de Lisboa (TML) reinforces the offer of the Metropolitan Railwaytogether with the respective operators, providing new lines, timetables and stops, and making adjustments to existing lines. March 1st will be no exception: this time, the news will mainly concern the municipalities of Oeiras, Sintra, Amadora and Odivelas.
News in Oeiras
Oeiras will gain two circular lines in Algés. The new lines 1113 and 1114 will run between Algés, Cruz Quebrada, Linda-a-Velha and Miraflores, replacing the current line 1102. "This change will optimize the service, which will now run in two different directions, reducing journey times for passengers"TML said in a statement. The line 1113 will connect the Algés train station to Cruz Quebrada and Linda-a-Velha, while the 1114 will run through Linda-a-Velha and Miraflores, also passing through the Algés transport interface.
In addition to the circular routes, Oeiras will also see a reinforcement of two dozen timetables on various lines. These include municipal lines (whose service is restricted to the municipality of Oeiras) and inter-municipal lines (whose service crosses the municipality's borders), with reinforcements expected mainly on lines that make connections to Lisbon. The lines with new features are: 1101, 1103, 1107, 1610, 1611, 1616, 1722, 1723, 1724, 1725, 1726, 1729, 1730 e 1733. At the same time, lines 1105 and 1522 will have a new stop at Avenida Jaime Cortesão; and line 1112 will cease to exist to be integrated into line 1507which connects Caxias station in Oeiras to Reboleira station in Amadora.
News in Sintra
There will also be adjustments in the municipality of Sintra, with impact on the municipalities of Amadora and Cascais. The line 1512 (between Amadora-Sintra Hospital and Montelavar, in Sintra), and the line 1634 (between Fonte da Aranha, in Cascais, and Montelavar) will have some of their timetables adjusted in the morning, to guarantee the necessary travel time between stops. In addition to these two lines, the 1622 (between Aguava-Cacém and Carcavelos train stations) will also undergo timetable adjustments, this time in the evening, to serve train connections at Carcavelos.
In addition, a new route and increased timetable will be introduced on the line 1721which connects Massamá to the Military College in Lisbon. The new route will run between Massamá (Casal Olival) and Queluz (4 Caminhos). In addition to this new route, the timetable will also be extended, departing at 5.15 am in the direction of the Military College. Since the 1721 line runs the entire route of the 1227 and has a wider timetable and territorial coverage, the 1227 will be deactivated.
News in Odivelas
As of March 1, Odivelas passengers will be able to count on an improvement in the services offered. "With the implementation of 51 new timetables, residents of this municipality will be able to enjoy greater frequency and accessibility in their daily commute"TML points out.
One of the main changes will take place in the 2212This is a circular line and will be reinforced with 27 new timetables. On Saturdays, nine new schedules will be added in the afternoon. In addition, on Sundays and public holidays, 18 new schedules will be added during the day.
On circular lines 2213between the Odivelas and Famões metro stations, and 2223There are also plans to increase timetables at various times of the day on the line between the Sr. Roubado and Casal Novo metro stations. Another relevant change is on the 2831The route will be adjusted, in both directions, to circulate around the Famões Health Center, and there will be a reinforcement of the offer during the day, with 16 new timetables on a school working day.
Also on the South Bank
From March 1st, the following will start operating two new nearby circular lines in AzeitãoSetúbal. The lines 4463 e 4464 make equal journeys, but in opposite directions, "guaranteeing an efficient service to the locations served"says TML. "Since the new circular lines now serve the central region of Azeitão more completely, the current line 4460 will be deactivated and replaced by 4463 and 4464″said the manager of Carris Metropolitana.
Both circular lines serve Praça da República, Escola, Mercado, Brejos and Vendas. Although both lines start and end at Praça da República, the 4463 begins its journey at Escola Básica 2/3 de Azeitão, while the 4464 through Vendas de Azeitão. These lines will have a Next Line fare, meaning that a single journey will cost 0.85 €.
Also on the first day of March, the Carris Metropolitana will have a new circular line in the municipality of Almada. With a total of 18 timetables on weekdays, the line 3028 will circulate in one direction only, serving the Lazarim, Charneca da Caparica and Sobreda. The line will start and end at the Sobreda Health Center, ensuring easy access to local health services, as well as other points of interest, such as the Vila Nova de Caparica Elementary School.
Passengers on board the 3028 will be able to transfer to other municipal and inter-municipal lines at the Lazarim traffic circle. The circular route takes in various towns such as Lazarim, Pilotos, Quinta dos Lóios, Casalinho da Rosa and Quinta da Morgadinha.
For more information on what changes on March 1st, you can consult the news page of the Carris Metropolitana website or the alerts and warnings section.
