20 May 2022 | 08:01 PM UTC
Portugal: Unionized railway workers to hold partial strikes in urban areas of Porto May 23 and Lisbon May 27 /update 1
Unionized railway workers in Portugal to strike in Porto May 23 and Lisbon May 27; significant rail service disruptions likely.
Event
Unionized railway workers employed by Comboios de Portugal (CP), the national rail operator, will engage in partial strikes in the urban areas of Porto 05:00-08:30 May 23 and Lisbon 17:00-21:00 May 27 to demand salary increases. Related disruptions are likely in Porto 21:30 May 22-12:00 May 23; no minimum service level has been decreed for this strike.
The strikes will likely be well observed and result in significant disruptions to rail services. Increased congestion is likely on other forms of transportation during the labor actions. Heightened demand for alternative modes of transportation may also result in reduced taxi availability.
Advice
Check service schedules prior to travel if traveling via rail in the Porto area May 22-23 and in the Lisbon area May 27. Consider alternative transport options, if necessary. Allow additional time for travel.
