REFER, EP (EP stands for Empresa Publica, English, Public Enterprise) Portuguese Rail Infrastructure Manager, since 1997.
Portuguese railway network extension:
Broad Gauge (1668mm): 2603 km, 1351 km electrified (At 25 kV 50 Hz and 25 km at 1,5kV DC). Narrow Gauge (1000mm): 188 km not electrified. The maximum extension was 3592 km reached in 1949, but in the late 80'/early 90's some lines were shortened and some totally closed.
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