The infrastructure consists of 7 non-electrified railway lines, in Iberian gauge (1668 mm), identified in the figure above, with the useful lengths indicated in the table and without any signalling assets.

In more detail, the track superstructure consists of:

• 54kg rail and granite ballast;
• Short bar, with bi-block concrete sleepers and elastic fastening - Guide and Nabla type and with 2 (two) wooden sleepers at the mechanical joints with elastic fastening;
• Four AMVs (29, 31, 33 and 34) of Alpine and VAE geometry, all with manual manoeuvring equipment, based on wooden sleepers, elastic fastening and granite ballast;
• Line VII, 196 metres long, is made up of a short bar, concrete sleepers and ballast; the rest of the track is concreted (234 metres) and the rail is welded to the top;
• Line IX, 154 metres long, consists of a short bar, concrete sleepers and ballast, the rest of the track is concreted (126 metres) and welded rail to the top;
• 5 track bumpers;
• 326 metres of catenary;

With regard to traffic conditions on the TFML, these are conditioned by the gauge (kinematic reference contour), maximum load, maximum gradients, maximum speed and maximum train length.

The kinematic reference contour (CRC) is defined as a reference line representing a cross-section perpendicular to the track centreline, in relation to which a set of rolling stock dimensioning and obstacle clearance rules are applied. Compliance with the rules guarantees traffic safety by ensuring that vehicles do not interfere with fixed installations or with each other on adjacent tracks. Within the TFML, the gauge specified for the Leixões line is continued: PTb+ (CPB+), as shown in the figure below.

The maximum permissible load on the lines that make up the TFML is defined in accordance with UIC sheet 700-0, corresponding to a D4 classification (22.5 Ton/axle; 8 Ton/m).

Within the TFML, for operational reasons, the longitudinal slopes of the lines are practically zero. Therefore, there are no constraints resulting from ramps.

Movements within the TFML are manoeuvred, resulting in the following maximum speeds:
Lines I, II and III: 25 km/h and 10km/h in reversing situations
Lines IV, V, VII and IX: 5 km/h

The admissible length of the trains is based on the useful length of the station lines, the traffic on each line and other operating particularities. In the particular case of the TFML, since it is possible to split the train for loading/unloading operations, the maximum length is conditioned by the capacity of the Leixões line, i.e. 550 metres.

The embankment that makes up the TFML covers an area of 35,628 square metres, almost all of which is paved in granite cubes/parallelepipeds.

The entire area is fenced off and equipped with a rainwater drainage network and outdoor lighting.

There are also a number of operational support buildings, including the Leixões Station, where the TFML's operational support services are located, as well as a Transformer Station (PT) with 630 KVA of installed power, which supplies energy to the sorting sector operated by IP.

The main features of this embankment are

Capacity for 900 tonnes

Customs classifications:

• Type A Customs Warehouse
• Temporary Warehouse

Export warehouse

Available for connection to 8 refrigerated containers

Area reserved for hazardous materials

Goods handling equipment:

• 2 Reach Stacker of 40 Tons;
• 1 8-tonne Reach Stacker;
• 1 6-tonne forklift.

The Rail Freight Terminal Safety Management System policy ensures compliance with COMMISSION DELEGATED REGULATION (EU) No 2018/762 of 8 March 2018 establishing common safety methods for safety management system requirements pursuant to Directive (EU) 2016/798 of the European Parliament and of the Council and repealing Commission Regulations (EU) No 1158/2010 and (EU) No 1169/2010. It will be updated in line with the strategic objectives and taking into account the objectives and safety assessments carried out by APDL.

Measures to ensure railway safety should therefore be implemented within the scope of the APDL Rail Freight Terminal Safety Management System (SGSTFM), with the following objectives:

Complying with applicable legislation, regulations and standardisation;

Promote a positive safety culture on European railways;

Protecting installations and other railway and port facilities, with particular emphasis on people and goods;

To train and guide those involved in preventive actions and actions to be taken in the event of a threat materialising, as well as to make people/workers at the Railway Facilities and the Port of Leixões aware of the importance of security, ensuring the necessary training and awareness-raising;

Establishing coordination and information exchange relationships with the relevant Railway Security Stakeholders, with a view to reducing risk in general and, in particular, controlling threats;

Reduction of operational risk through broader risk assessment and more in-depth knowledge of workplace conditions and risks, by all levels of the organisation and of activities carried out by third parties;

Reduction in the occurrence of injuries to workers by eliminating the risks identified through more ‘near miss’ reports;

Reduction in unsafe conditions and acts through greater worker commitment and leadership development;

Reduction of costs related to worker injuries and unsafe conditions and acts;

Improved performance through a deeper understanding of workplace conditions;

Ensuring the implementation, monitoring, review, auditing and updating of the management programme, testing the measures implemented to ensure their effectiveness;

Continuously improving the effectiveness of the system, especially in preventing the occurrence of unwanted situations and their potential consequences.

Safety authorisation confirming acceptance of the safety management system, in accordance with Directive (EU) 2016/798 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 May 2016 and Decree-Law 85/2020 of 13 October.

SERVICE INSTALLATION INFORMATION DOCUMENT

The Administração dos Portos do Douro, Leixões e Viana do Castelo, S.A., informs that the weighbridge service for rail transport is now available. This service covers the needs of customers at the port of Leixões and the Leixões Rail Freight Terminal (TFML), promoting efficiency and logistical optimisation, increasing the operability of freight transport and contributing to a more sustainable service.

The railway weighbridge installed by APDL has the following characteristics:

- Weighing capacity: 60 tonnes per boggie
- Division: 20 kg
- Maximum passing speed without weighing: 35 km/h
- Power supply: 230V / 50Hz / 500VA

The railway weighbridge, certified by ISQ, has comprehensive features, including weighing in less than 1 minute per wagon, weighing in both directions, automatic detection of the position of the wagon to be weighed and integration of data into APDL's information system, 3PL WIS, thus enabling the operation to be swift and smooth without significant delays in transport.