Train Categories in Europe - Portugal (Comboios de Portugal - CP)

CP)

Alfa Pendular (AP)

Tilting trains, speeds up to 220 km/h. Used on the main North/South line. Fast trains, only stopping at the end destination or one or two major intermediate cities. Surcharge payable.

Intercidades (IC)

Fast trains, speeds up to 200 km/h. Used on main lines, stopping only at main towns.

Interregional (IR)

Semi-fast trains, speeds up to 120 km/h. Used on main lines, stopping at main towns and some smaller towns.

Regional (R)

Stopping trains, speeds up to 120 km/h. Used on main lines, stopping at all stations.

Urbano / Suburbano

Commuter trains. Used in or around the major cities.

Comboios Internacionais (Internacional, IN)

International trains to Madrid, Vigo and Hendaye / Irun