In 2013, this section ceased to be open to regular passenger traffic.
Portugal's road and rail infrastructure operator, Infraestruturas de Portugal, has received government approval for a €4.9 million project to reconstruct the 30 km central Oliveira de Azemeis - Sernada do Vouga section of the 1000 mm gauge Vouga line.
This section of the only meter gauge line remaining in the country was closed to regular passenger traffic in 2013 due to poor infrastructure.
The railway connection between the terminal points was replaced by two daily minibus services.
The Vouga line, 96 km long, connects the cities of Aveiro and Espinho, passing through picturesque terrain. Operations continue on the terminal sections of the line, including the operation of a seasonal steam-powered tourist train.
The scope of work on the central section includes updating the track's superstructure with replacing wooden sleepers, repairing stations and installing automatic crossing fencing systems.
