Linha do Leste explained

Linha do Leste
Status:	Operational
Linelength:	146.2km (90.8miles)

Location on the network
+ Abrantes × Badajoz

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]}

See also

• List of railway lines in Portugal
• List of Portuguese locomotives and railcars
• History of rail transport in Portugal

References

Sources

• . 7 December 2018 . 2019 Network Statement . 20 January 2019 .
• Book: Reis, Francisco . Gomes . Rosa . Gomes . Gilberto . 2006 . Os Caminhos de Ferro Portugueses 1856-2006 . pt . Lisbon . CP - Comboios de Portugal e Público-Comunicação Social S. A. . 989-619-078-X.

Notes and References

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