The users of the Algarve line say they are on the verge of despair. They complain of constant delays, damage and suppressions. Some lose more than five hours to come and go from work. However, the CP admits that it cannot solve the situation.
Some go from Portimão, Silves, or Albufeira to work in Faro, Olhão or Tavira. The train option was supposed to be the most practical and cheap, but getting to the job or returning home at times is already being exception.
“Last week, there were only four trains on the line to work, the rest was everything broken in workshops,” said one user to sic.
CP admits that they have registered malfunctions that require the immobilization of some units for repairto which they add Three automotive out of circulation For major review interventions, under the maintenance plan.
In case of suppression, when possible, CP uses a replacement road transport, but recognizes that this transhipment does not always happen – either because bus companies cannot respond to time, or because they are not available.
The electrification of the Faro – Vila Real de Santo António section awaits certification. The CP says that when the catenary of the Algarve line is activated, it will adjust the circulating material allocated there.
Last year, according to CP, they were transported on the Algarve line 2.7 million passengers.
