Train manufacturer Alstom and operator Linha Uni have unveiled the new design for Sao Paulo's new trains.
Designed for Line-6 Orange, the trains are lighter, with lower electricity consumption and a layout designed especially for the comfort of passengers.
The São Paulo Metro is a rapid transit system that forms part of the urban railways that serve São Paulo, Brazil's largest city.
The São Paulo Metro's Line 6-Orange is a Brazilian project to build and operate a metro line connecting Brasilândia and Freguesia de Ó to the city centre.
When completed, the project will be 15.3 kilometres long and will have 15 underground stations, including three major interchanges.
Alstom, who has been actively contributing to Brazil's infrastructure development for 66 years, will supply twenty-two trains of six cars each for the new Line 6-Orange.
Opened in 2015, Alstom's industrial unit in Taubaté will construct the stainless steel cars.
Linha Universidade (Linha Uni), São Paulo Metro's concessionaire for Line 6, will operate and maintain the new train sets under a nineteen-year agreement. The first car shells are already in production.
In November 2022, Alstom inaugurated the expansion of the Taubaté site as part of the company's growth strategy after the signing of six national and international contracts.
The facility is producing over 170 trains (940+ cars) for São Paulo, Santiago, Taipei, and Bucharest, showcasing Alstom's global mobility capabilities.
Alstom unveiled the trains for Line-6 Orange at their Lab 4.0, a virtual reality laboratory that employs technology to provide an immersive experience in the virtual environment.
By going through this process, one can gain a comprehensive understanding of all elements, including seat shape, comfort, safety, and technical details such as the engine.
The layout and spacing of doors and corridors will lead to better passenger flow and freedom of movement, as well as reserved spaces for passengers with reduced mobility.
Large windows and doors will provide a clear view of the outside. Technology features include passenger counting, dynamic line maps, monitors and video surveillance, as well as an optical smoke detection system and fire extinguishing system.
The Sao Paulo Metro recently opened its new fully automated line 4.
Alstom recently delivered its first new train for Sao Paulo's Lines 8 and 9.
I am extremely proud to have a project as important as Line 6-Orange in our portfolio. This project, which is a milestone in urban mobility in Latin America both due to its size and innovative financing, is a testament to our ongoing commitment to the State of São Paulo and Brazil. Present in Brazil for almost 70 years, we are dedicated to providing public transport solutions that are efficient, safe and of high quality.
Michel Boccaccio, President of Alstom in Brazil and General Director for Latin America
