Public transport services operated Metro Mondego began a gradual return to operation in the city of Coimbra on Tuesday morning following disruption caused severe weather conditions overnight. The company responsible for managing the transport infrastructure confirmed that services in the urban section were progressively restored from early morning hours, allowing limited circulation between key stations within the city. The restoration followed safety inspections carried out after the passage of Storm Kristin, which affected central Portugal with strong winds and heavy rain. Transport authorities prioritised urban mobility due to higher passenger demand and accessibility needs, while monitoring residual weather impacts. Officials indicated that the phased reopening was designed to ensure passenger safety while crews continued to assess infrastructure conditions affected the storm.
While urban operations resumed on a limited basis, the suburban section of the Metro Mondego network remained suspended as of the morning update. Connections serving surrounding municipalities, including routes toward Miranda do Corvo and Lousã, were kept offline pending further inspections and clearance work. Authorities cited the need to verify track conditions, signalling systems, and surrounding terrain before allowing services to resume in those areas. The suburban routes are more exposed to environmental risks, particularly debris, surface water, and ground instability following periods of intense rainfall. Transport officials stated that additional assessments would be conducted throughout the day, with service updates communicated as conditions improved and safety requirements were met.
Storm related disruptions affected transport systems across several districts, prompting precautionary suspensions and operational adjustments to minimise risk. Metro Mondego confirmed that restoration efforts were coordinated with municipal services and emergency teams to address any remaining hazards near the network. Passengers were advised to follow official updates and allow extra time for travel as services continued to normalise. Authorities stressed that gradual reopening remains standard procedure following severe weather events, particularly when infrastructure integrity must be confirmed before full operation resumes. The incident underscored the broader impact of recent storms on public transport reliability and highlighted the importance of staged recovery measures during periods of extreme weather.
