“We have already authorised the expenditure so that CP can be certified to operate in Spain,” stated Miguel Pinto Luz in the Assembly of the Republic, adding that the government has “been encouraging studies to be carried out for the operation in A Coruña from now on.”

“For us, there is something that is obvious: if Renfe is preparing to operate in Portugal, CP must also prepare to operate in Spain. This is how it is in an open market, this is how it is in a CP with ambition,” argued the minister.

Miguel Pinto Luz explained that the government believes that the rail carrier, in addition to an international operation, will operate the public service and high-speed rail.

In the field of High Speed, the government official pointed out that CP will be provided with the necessary conditions “to acquire the rolling stock that it considers necessary to operate High Speed”.

Miguel Pinto Luz was called to parliament to question Livre, within the scope of the National Rail Pass and investment in railways in Portugal.