Over the past 10 days, I have grown to love the #CP #Intercidades train. This Faro–Lisbon train is almost my last Intercidades on this trip. The Corail and Sorefame coaches create a cosy atmosphere. The only annoying thing is buying seat reservations for my Interrail pass at the stations. #BlankSpots

In the end, the #Intercidades train from Lisbon to Faro is delayed by around 45 minutes. There are lots of international tourists on the train, all seeking the sun in southern Portugal. The beautiful scenery is passing by, but the journey still feels rather slow. #BlankSpots

Two days later, at Entrecampos station again. The displays and announcements aren't working and one Urbano train after another serves or passes the station. After about 35 minutes of waiting, my #Intercidades train to Faro finally arrives and the screens start working again. #BlankSpots

For some reason, our #Intercidades Guarda-Lisbon stops at Barca da Amieira - Envendos for about thirty minutes. #BlankSpots

The second #CP #Intercidades train today is the Guarda–Lisbon service, which runs via the Linha de Beira Baixa. This is the first chance to take a photo of a complete Intercidades train. #BlankSpots

Three #CP #Intercidades trains run daily on the Linha de Beira Alta, from Lisbon to Guarda and back. These comprise three modernised Sorefame carriages, one of which is a café and first-class carriage.
As with all Intercidades trains, it is mandatory to reserve a seat, which costs €5 for an #Interrail pass and can only be purchased at Portuguese ticket desks. #BlankSpots

The next day is #Intercidades day! Starting in Coimbra-B, the Linha da Beira Alta is the first of two lines on today's programme. The upper section, which begins at Santa Comba Dão, offers particularly picturesque views of the rolling hills. #BlankSpots

@wrzlbrnft
Die Inneneinrichtung ist kein Zufall - Es handelt sich um Wagen nach #SNCF-#Corail-Vorbild:
"In Portugal wurden sie ab 1985 von #SOREFAME in Lizenz gebaut. Die portugiesischen Wagen erhielten abweichend von den übrigen Bauarten Wagenkästen aus rostfreiem Stahl mit gesickten Seitenwänden nach Patenten der amerikanischen Budd Company. Vorhanden sind die Bauarten B10, A10 und A5R(Bar), die im Intercity-Dienst (#Intercidades) eingesetzt werden." aus #Wikipedia.