Subway Interruption During Weekend Duration

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Hey there! Let's dive into some updates about the Metro do Porto situation. Seems like there's an upcoming interruption related to the Pink Line (G) project, which is all about the electrical installations for the common trunk of the network between Senhora da Hora and Estádio do Dragão.

The crux of the matter lies in connecting the catenary of this common trunk to the new line that joins São Bento station with Casa da Música.

To make things clear, Metro do Porto has announced that they'll be halting the Porto metro service from 10 pm on April 12 [Saturday] until 1 pm the following day [Sunday], between Senhora da Hora and Trindade stations. Interestingly, they've mentioned that all lines will be "conditioned", with the exception of the Yellow (D) line.

The technical intervention to connect the electrical power supply system of the metro trains is slated to take place in the Francos region, necessitating this operation to be limited.

To soften the blow of this technical intervention, Metro do Porto will provide an alternative service and transport, in collaboration with the Porto Public Transport Society (STCP). Their articulated buses will cruise through the affected areas, ensuring stops at strategic locations like Sete Bicas, Viso, Ramalde, Francos, Casa da Música, Carolina Michaelis, and Lapa.

The passing frequencies will vary, with buses running as frequently as every seven minutes (from 20:30 to 01:30 and from 09:30 to 14:10) and as seldom as every 10 minutes (between 06:00 and 09:25). The gap between stops at Francos, Ramalde, and Viso stations will be spaced 21 minutes apart.

Now, a quick heads-up for all commuters: You'll need to validate your Andante tickets on the buses. The company also wants to remind everyone that only assistance dogs, properly accommodated in a container (bag, backpack, or other), are allowed.

As for the timeline of the overall Pink Line (Line G) project, it's been under construction since 2020 and is set to be completed by July 2025. However, the continual construction has caused some disruptions around São Bento station, making it a bit of a maze for travellers.

Since São Bento station is currently affected by the construction work and there might be temporary service interruptions or alterations, commuters are advised to consider alternative Metro lines and regional trains from São Bento railway station during this period.

The upcoming halt in the Porto metro service is associated with the Finance sector, as Metro do Porto is organizing a public-transit alternative with the Porto Public Transport Society (STCP), improving transportation for commuters during the Port-G line interruption.
In the news, it's been reported that the Pink Line (G) project in Portugal, which includes the metro's electrical installation from Senhora da Hora to Estádio do Dragaõ, is encountering challenges in connecting the catenary to the new line linking São Bento station with Casa da Música, impacting the industry sector.
Meanwhile, the impact of the metro interruption on the broader transportation industry is evident through the adjustments in schedules, with buses replacing the metro between Senhora da Hora and Trindade stations particularly on April 12 and 13, as the Pink Line (G) project continues towards its anticipated completion in July 2025.