About a dozen passengers who followed in the train between Lisbon and Beja, Sunday afternoon, They stayed at the White House station, in Montemor-o-Novo municipality, Due to the strike of CP workers - Comboios de Portugal.
The composition came from the capital to beja, But it was eventually suppressed in the White House, without transporting transport for passengers, forced to stay at the station or look for other ways to continue travel.
The environment was of frustration and indignation among users, some of which were surprised by the lack of information and support on site.
Official source of the CP explained to JN that the interruption of the trip was due to “the strike” and “for not being decreed minimum services”, adding “that ticket sales were suspended”.
According to passenger reports, The communication of the interruption of the trip was already done during the trip, Near the Pinhal Novo station, Setúbal district.
White -house, Intercities went to Évora, as usual. But the regional train that should ensure the connection to Beja was immobilized.
Has learned the JN, “Some passengers tried to organize alternative transport, while others awaited support from family members”.
Convened by the Railway Union of the Itinerant Commercial Review (Saint), The strike called for this Monday, 28 April, It is intended to claim better salary conditions for all workers in the company.
CP warned that the circulation of trains on Monday should have “strong disturbances” and that the strike could have an impact on the operation from this Sunday.
