In Lisbon, only 86 of the 314 scheduled urban trains operated as planned.

Despite the disruptions, CP reported that 98 out of 100 minimum service trains were conducted, along with 68 additional trains.

Looking ahead, CP expects to operate more trains in the afternoon of May 12, particularly in urban services, with only minor disruptions anticipated.

A four-day strike that began on May 7, 2025, reflects workers' outrage over low salaries, a sentiment that has been building since 2010.

Workers are demanding better salary conditions, particularly in light of a government policy that only raised the base salary by €34 in 2025, which they deem insufficient.

António Domingues, president of the SMAQ union, noted that the impact of the strike is limited, as it primarily affects supplementary work.

Multiple unions had planned strikes from May 10 to May 12, which resulted in a complete halt to train operations during that period due to the absence of minimum service requirements.

All 13 long-distance trains operated as scheduled during the strike period.

Luis Bravo from the SFRCI union stated that the strike has achieved 100% participation while maintaining the minimum service level of 25% mandated by an Arbitration Court.

During the strike, a partial work stoppage by train conductors and ticket workers resulted in the cancellation of 175 out of 249 scheduled trains, or 70.3%, between midnight and 8 AM on May 12.

Bravo emphasized that the strike illustrates the workers' indignation regarding low wages and that they expect minimal effects on long-distance trains, with urban services returning to normal.

Workers are also advocating for the implementation of a salary restructuring agreement reached on April 24, 2025, and are urging the government to fulfill its responsibilities in this regard.