Apagão cancelou 437 voos e imobilizou 93 comboios

O Ministry of Infrastructure and Housing received the reports from ANAC, ANACOM and IMT that analyze the impact of power cut which took place on April 28 in the aviation, telecommunications and transport sectors. The documents identify the consequences of the blackout and present recommendations for improving the response to similar crises in the future.

In the aviation sector, the National Civil Aviation Authority (ANAC) points out the Humberto Delgado Airportin Lisbon, as the most affected by the blackout, with 348 flights canceled and around 66,000 passengers affected. O Francisco Sá Carneiro Airport, in Porto, recorded 60 cancellations, affecting approximately 7,000 passengers, while the Gago Coutinho AirportFaro airport had 29 flights canceled, affecting more than 5,000 passengers. The effect on the airports on the islands was considered residual.

The report also highlights that NAV, responsible for air traffic control, did not interrupt its services during the blackout, and that the ANAthe airport infrastructure manager, has fulfilled all its obligations. Among the recommended measures are a review of contracts with telecommunications suppliers, the drawing up of contingency plans for energy and communications failures, joint drills and a commitment to alternative energy sources that do not depend on fossil fuels.

In the area of telecommunications, the National Communications Authority (ANACOM) concluded that the prolonged power failure caused a chain effect that affected mobile and fixed networks, compromising access and communication between emergency services, authorities and civil protection agents. During the blackout, the emergency number 112 suffered limitations on fixed networks, but remained operational whenever at least one mobile network was available, ensuring that calls were routed.

The report recommends evaluating the autonomy of emergency energy systems, using renewable sources to power critical equipment, creating alternative means of communication for crisis management, diversifying 112 call routes and developing public alert systems with technology. Cell Broadcast. Joint exercises between operators and regulators, real-time network monitoring and satellite redundancy are also suggested.

In turn, the Institute of Mobility and Transport (IMT) reports that the integrity of land and river transport infrastructures was not compromised, despite the disruptions experienced, especially in the rail sector and metro systems.

The strike at CPThe failure of the traction power supply, which paralyzed the railway fleet, helped to reduce the impact of the blackout. The failure of the traction power supply stopped 93 trains, including subways and trains, affecting passengers and goods.

The IMT highlights the need to increase the resilience of the electricity grid and mobile communications, guaranteeing minimum energy autonomy for critical infrastructure operators.

Among the proposals are the definition of plans for priority fuel replenishment, the revision of the participation of infrastructure managers in the National Operational Coordination CenterThis includes the study of the installation of energy storage systems in rail vehicles and the promotion of frequent drills for emergency situations.

Other recommendations include priority access to fuel for roadside assistance vehicles and strengthening the autonomy of SOS systems on freeways. (RTP)

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Blackout canceled 437 flights and stopped 93 trains

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