A new high-speed train route between Madrid and Lisbon is set to be operational by 2030, coinciding with the FIFA World Cup. This route will significantly reduce travel time from over 10 hours to just three. The initiative is part of a broader effort to enhance high-speed connections in Europe and support decarbonisation of transport. Portugal is also developing a new airport near Lisbon to improve connectivity. Teljes cikk (Euronews.com)