The PFP - Portuguese Railway Platform Cluster Association was present at the public presentation of the methodology for defining national research and innovation priorities of the new Agency for Research and Innovation (AI²), which took place today, February 24, 2026, at the Técnico Innovation Center. The session was attended by the Minister of Education, Science and Innovation, the Minister of Economy, as well as the Secretaries of State for Science and Economy, reinforcin

The AICEP Academy and Sovos will host an exclusive webinar dedicated to the tax challenges and imminent changes in B2B electronic invoicing in key markets for Portuguese companies. This session will present a detailed regulatory and tax framework, focusing on practical implications, implementation timelines, and best compliance practices. The goal is to support companies in preparing for an increasingly digital and global economic environment, where international tax complian

The Portuguese Railway Platform Cluster Association (PFP) is pleased to announce that CONTROLAR - Innovating Industry has joined our network of members! Controlar is a Portuguese company with over 25 years of experience in industrial automation, testing systems, and advanced engineering solutions, focusing on innovation, quality, and technical excellence. Throughout its three decades of activity, the company has been developing robust automation and testing solutions for sect

THE PFP - Portuguese Railway Platform Cluster Association Colombia will be represented at the hybrid session held on the occasion of the visit of Colombian railway sector entities to Brussels on February 23, highlighting the role of the European Union's Global Gateway strategy in the development of mobility and infrastructure projects. This initiative brings together representatives of Colombian railway projects within the Global Gateway framework – an EU strategic ap

THE PFP - Portuguese Railway Platform Cluster Association Técnico was present today at the Técnico Innovation Summit 2026, a strategic meeting point between science, innovation and the business sector, reinforcing its active role in the national innovation ecosystem. During the event, PFP had the opportunity to support some of its members and closely monitor the development of the PRR project. Smartwagons , encouraging initiatives such as ISTrain , and promote t

Due to Storm Kristin, several lines were interrupted or suffered disruptions (including Douro, Beira Alta and Fertagus), with fallen trees and service delays. Service is gradually resuming following the weather event. See here for some of the disruptions on the rail lines: https://lnkd.in/eVKKeevB Renaissance image

The PFP - Portuguese Railway Platform Cluster Association will be present at the Técnico Innovation Summit 2026, the main annual meeting of the innovation ecosystem of Instituto Superior Técnico, which will take place on February 3, 2026, at the Técnico Innovation Center. This event brings together science, technology, and entrepreneurship, promoting the connection between applied research, projects funded by national and European programs, and the business sector. PFP's part

Our CEO, Paulo Duarte, was invited by Porto Canal to participate in a debate dedicated to railway investments in Portugal: a central theme for the country's economic development, territorial cohesion, and sustainable mobility. The panel also included Luís Almeida, President of the Vale D’Ouro Association, and Frederico Francisco, former Secretary of State for Infrastructure. A relevant conversation about the present and future of railways, the challenges of public and private

The Government approved, in a Council of Ministers meeting held on 22 January 2026 , a set of decisions related to the development of high-speed rail in Portugal , including the acquisition of new rolling stock by CP – Comboios de Portugal and the launch of the concession tender for the Oiã–Soure section of the Porto–Lisbon High-Speed Line. These decisions are part of the Government’s strategy for the implementation of structurally significant railway projects, with an impac

Are you interested in joining a team dedicated to designing and building an electric locomotive to compete in the IMechE Railway Challenge? ISTrain is currently recruiting for three key departments and is looking for motivated individuals to join us on this challenging engineering project. Apply at the link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc-nAYz-tw0BwwgvsdFG_L1jWdQvCKFkQC5NxQ6mzgVuZv_Qw/viewform

The PFP – Portuguese Railway Platform Association, Railway Cluster, hereby expresses its deepest sorrow for the tragic train accident that occurred in Adamuz (Córdoba) on January 18, 2026. We express our sincere condolences to the families and friends of the victims of the accident, as well as our solidarity with the entire Spanish railway community. We offer our collective mourning and respect for the memory of the victims.

On December 5th, the PFP - Portuguese Railway Platform Cluster Association held its General Assembly at The Editorial Riverside Santa Apolónia Hotel in Lisbon. We welcomed our members for a moment of joint reflection, where we discussed several topics relevant to the present and future of the national railway sector, reinforcing the collective commitment that has guided our work over the last decade.

The Portuguese Railway Platform Association (PFP), Railway Cluster, hereby expresses its deepest sorrow for the passing of Eng.º António Mota, of Mota Engil, a founding company of the Portuguese Railway Platform in 2015. A figure of great importance and driving force in engineering in Portugal, Eng.º António Mota leaves a legacy marked by vision, leadership skills, and a decisive contribution to the development of national construction and the railway sector in particular. We

The Portuguese Railway Platform Cluster Association (PFP) was present at Rail Live! 2025 to support the presentation of the President of Infraestruturas de Portugal, Miguel Cruz, on the panel “Building resilience to future-proof critical rail infrastructure”. It was a moment of great importance for Portugal, where essential strategies to strengthen the resilience of railway infrastructure in an increasingly challenging global scenario were discussed. Representing the national

The Portuguese Railway Platform Cluster Association (PFP) was present at Rail Live 2025 with a stand dedicated to representing the national railway sector, bringing together companies, entities, and partners that demonstrate the capacity, innovation, and talent of the Portuguese railway. We also had the honor of receiving a visit from the Portuguese Ambassador to Madrid, José Augusto Duarte, who stopped by our stand to learn more about the projects under development and the e

The PFP – Portuguese Railway Platform Cluster Association will be present at Rail Live! 2025, taking place from November 26 to 28 in Madrid. And this trip is more than symbolic. We want to bring along not only our members but also companies that wish to be part of the Portuguese railway cluster. During Rail Live, we will support connecting strategic contacts with companies in the railway sector, opening doors to partnerships, cooperation, and new business opportunities across

The European Railway Clusters Initiative (ERCI) hosted the webinar “Accessible Indoor Navigation for Blind Rail Passengers,” focused on one of the most important areas of modern mobility : inclusion and accessibility in railway transport. The event featured Pinpoint, a company developing indoor GPS systems for smartphones and IoT devices, and DB Systel, responsible for digital solutions driving the future of rail. The presentations explored how an indoor navigation system fo

The PFP will be present at the Hyperloop Conference 2025! We are excited to announce that the Portuguese Railway Platform will attend the Hyperloop Conference 2025, taking place on November 4 in Barcelona, as part of the Tomorrow Mobility World Congress / Smart City Expo. This international high-speed transport event will bring together startups, companies, suppliers, investors, and decision-makers from the hyperloop ecosystem, featuring debates, workshops, and high-level net

The PFP was present at the Portugal Digital Summit 2025! The Portuguese Railway Platform attended the Portugal Digital Summit 2025, one of the largest national events dedicated to digital transformation, innovation, and the technological future. The event, which began on October 22, brought together business leaders, public decision-makers, and experts to discuss how digitalization is shaping Portugal’s strategic sectors — and naturally, the railway sector was part of this co

The PFP – Portuguese Railway Platform Cluster Association is today present at the Portugal Mobi Summit, a summit themed “A World in Motion: Transforming Mobility for a Greener Future.” “Mobility has a direct influence on housing, urban gentrification, and quality of life. The discussion around BRT (Bus Rapid Transit) is here to stay. As the population grows, so does the number of cars and vehicles of all shapes and sizes. Technological evolution will be astonishing. Robotaxis