Nora halt

The Nora halt (name previously spelled as Nóra)^[1] is a closed interface of the Algarve line, which used to serve the town of Nora, in the municipality of Vila Real de Santo António, in Portugal.

Nora halt Apeadeiro de Nora
Nora halt in 2018
General information
Location	Vila Nova de Cacela, Vila Real de Santo António Portugal
Coordinates	37°10′6.96″N 7°33′51.77″W
Elevation	40m
Line(s)	Algarve line
Connections	Santa Rita Cacela
Other information
Status	Permanently closed
History
Opened	14 April 1906; 119 years ago (1906-04-14)
Closed	Between 1985-2010
Location Nora halt Location within Portugal

Description

The platform shelter was located on the north side of the track (right-hand side of the upstream direction, the Vila Real de Santo António).^{[citation needed]}

The Nora halt, in February 2018, seen from the east

History

Main article: History of the Algarve line

The Nora halt is located on the section of the Algarve line between Tavira and Vila Real de Santo António, which was opened in 14 April 1906, that at the time was considered part of the Sul line.^[2] The Nora halt was one of the original stations on the line, with the category of stop.^[1] It was later promoted to the category of halt and then closed, after 1985 but before 2010.^[3]

See also

• Comboios de Portugal
• Infraestruturas de Portugal
• Rail transport in Portugal
• History of rail transport in Portugal