Portugal launches first support call for rail freight growth
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- Portugal's Fund for Mobility and Transport publishes on 29 September 2026 its first call for support to increase rail freight; EUR 300,000 is earmarked, which may rise depending on demand and available fund resources
Freight forwarders, shippers, logistics firms, hauliers and other users may apply; an evidenced increase on the national network between 1 January and 30 October 2026, compared with the average of the same periods in 2024 and 2025, qualifies for support; applications are open until 30 October. The fund has almost EUR 15 million in total for 2026.
The Fund for Mobility and Transport published its first support call for rail freight on 29 September 2026, meant to contribute to decarbonisation and logistics competitiveness. EUR 300,000 is earmarked (more if demand is high); support goes to those who carry more freight by rail on the national network between 1 January and 30 October 2026 than the average for the same period in 2024 and 2025, and applications can be filed until 30 October. The fund has almost EUR 15 million for 2026 and has previously launched calls for urban logistics, school mobility and the decarbonisation of the taxi sector. (LOK Report, 30 Sep 2026)
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