Caminhos de Ferro Portugueses
Caminhos de Ferro Portugueses, now rebranded as Comboios de Portugal, is the state-owned railway company of Portugal. It is responsible for the operation of passenger and freight rail transport services across the country's national rail network.
Brand Identity Data
HQ Country
Portugal
HQ City
Lisbon
Founded
1975
EU Headquartered
Yes
EU Manufactured
Yes
Ownership Type
state-owned
Stock Exchange
Private
Tax Domicile
PT
Ultimate Parent
Portuguese Republic
Data Hosting
PT
CLOUD Act Exposure
No ✓
GDPR Status
compliant
B Corp Certified
No
Repair / Recycling
No
Ethical Certifications
None verified
Verified on October 15, 2026
Corporate Lineage
1975
Nationalization
The company was formed by the merger and nationalization of various private railway companies in Portugal.
2009
Rebranding
The company officially adopted the brand name Comboios de Portugal (CP).