Using the path of the past with the safety of the present


Slopes Stabilisation on the Régua – Ferrão Section of the Douro Line

The project covered the stabilisation of 11 centuries-old slopes on the Régua – Ferrão section, with the aim of guaranteeing the proper operation and safety of the Douro Line.

In order not to affect the communities and tourism in the surrounding area, the work had to be carried out at night and with the railroad closed to train circulation, thus minimising interference in the Alto Douro Wine Region, classified as a World Heritage Site (Natural Landscape category) by UNESCO since 2001.

Key numbers

Location

Portugal

Year

2021-2022

Status

Concluded

Client

Infraestruturas de Portugal

Services

Construction Supervision and Owner’s Engineer

Soil nails Ø32

+13.000 m

Slope protection netting

+27.000 m2

Impact

QUADRANTE took part in this project as a consortium and worked in the areas of Planning, Cost Control, Quality, Environment, and Safety.