The Prime Minister confirmed this Wednesday the extension “at a very short notice” of the national rail pass for interregional, urban and intercity trains, as envisaged in the 2024 budget, but admitted that this would happen after the deadline set in the budget law.
In response to a question from Livre’s parliamentary leader, Isabel Mendes López, about Livre’s proposal to extend the national rail pass for interregional, urban and intercity trains at a cost of 49 euros, included in the 2024 state budget at the proposal of his party, Luis Montenegro gave guarantees that it will come into force in the near future.
Despite guarantees that the measure will come into force “in a very short time,” the head of government emphasized that it will not be applied within the period established by the OE2024 law, which provided for its adoption by the end of the first month. half of 2024.
“We are not going to do this during this period, but we will do it in a very short period of time and therefore will respond to your concerns,” Montenegro assured.
A proposal to amend the Free State Budget 2024 (OE2024), extending the national rail pass to interregional, city and intercity trains at a cost of 49 euros, was approved by a vote in favor of all parties except IL, PSD. and Chega while discussing the specifics of the OE2024 proposal.
“By the end of the first half of 2024, the government will extend the territorial scope of the National Rail Pass to interregional trains across the entire railway network, as well as city and intercity trains” on certain routes, the proposal states.
The extension of the subscription to city and intercity trains covers the routes Viana do Castelo – Barcelos – Famalicão – Braga; Famalican – Trofa – Santo Tirso – Guimarães; Coimbra – Figueira da Foz; Castelo Branco – Fundan – Covilha – Guarda; Beja – Casa Branca – Evora; and Tunes – Lole – Faro.
“The monthly cost of the National Rail Pass remains at €49,” says the Livre initiative.
According to the proposal, the extension of the National Rail Pass “is accompanied by strengthened rail services and investment in the renewal and acquisition of rolling stock”.
Author: Lusa
Source: CM Jornal
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