Linha do Leste

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Linha do Leste is a Portuguese railway line which connects Abrantes railway station to the border with Spain, near to Elvas. The connection to Spain was opened on 24 September 1863.[1][2]

Linha do Leste
Linha do Leste in Bemposta.
Overview
StatusOperational
OwnerInfraestruturas de Portugal
Termini
Technical
Line length146.2 km (90.8 mi)
Track gauge1,668 mm (5 ft 5+2132 in) Iberian gauge
Linha do Leste
km
134.919
Abrantes
146.328
Bemposta-São Facundo
Padrão
163.242
Ponte de Sor
Ramal de Mora
to Évora (proposed)
166.846
Fazenda
174.211
Torre das Vargens
183.800
Chança
190.281
Mata
199.323
Crato
Linha de Évora
to Évora (proposed)
216.559
Portalegre
226.773
Assumar
233.212
Arronches
245.616
Santa Eulália
246.698
Santa Eulália-A
264.896
Elvas
275.611
517.600
Elvas
Fronteira
(
Portugal
Spain
border)


See also

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References

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  1. ^ Torres, Carlos Manitto (1 February 1958). "A evolução das linhas portuguesas e o seu significado ferroviário" (PDF). Gazeta dos Caminhos de Ferro. Retrieved 22 December 2018.
  2. ^ Reis et al, 2006: 12

Sources

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  • "2019 Network Statement" (PDF). 7 December 2018. Retrieved 20 January 2019. {{cite journal}}: Cite journal requires |journal= (help)
  • Reis, Francisco; Gomes, Rosa; Gomes, Gilberto (2006). Os Caminhos de Ferro Portugueses 1856-2006 (in Portuguese). Lisbon: CP - Comboios de Portugal e Público-Comunicação Social S. A. ISBN 989-619-078-X.