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Talgo proposes high-speed trains for Portugal with adaptable gauges

Talgo presents proposals for manufacturing trains that operate on both Iberian and international gauges.

18 October 2026Tagblick Newsdesk

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The Spanish company Talgo, based in Madrid, has announced a proposal to Portugal for the manufacturing of the first high-speed trains capable of operating on both Iberian and international gauges. This initiative was revealed by Talgo's CEO, Ricardo Chocarro, who stated that the goal is to adapt the trains to the needs of the Portuguese railway system.

The trains proposed by Talgo aim to increase the efficiency of rail transport in Portugal, allowing operations in different gauge configurations, which potentially facilitates connections to other European countries.

In March, Talgo and the French company Alstom were selected by Portugal to submit proposals in a tender aimed at supplying these high-speed trains. Both manufacturers are in the running to provide technological solutions tailored to the Portuguese market.

Ricardo Chocarro emphasized that this project represents an important step towards modernizing the train fleet in Portugal, providing greater flexibility and comfort for travel both within the country and on international routes.

Moreover, the tender for the purchase of these new high-speed trains is expected to be open, with the anticipation that the first units could be operational within five years, as announced by RTP.

Talgo's proposal reflects a broader strategy for modernizing railway infrastructure in Portugal, which seeks to attract investment and improve the transport network, contributing to more sustainable transportation. Reactions to this proposal and its implications for the future of rail transport in Portugal are awaited.

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