Brazilian company Marcopolo Rail has completed the assembly and delivery of the first pneumatic train for São Paulo airport, this is reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.

This innovative two-section lightweight rail train, known as Aeromovel A200, is designed to provide transportation accessibility to terminals.

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In the coming months, it will undergo testing before being put into operation.

The Aeromovel A200 was developed in partnership with the Brazilian company Aerom, which owns the Aeromovel technology.

Its principle is that the train moves along rails installed on a raised hollow concrete beam, within which fans create a powerful airflow.

At the beginning and end of the train, plates are connected, covering the beam inside like a piston, thus ensuring the movement of the train from fan to fan.

Aeromovel A200: a two-section lightweight rail train

The introduction of this unmanned train on the line connecting the airport terminals to the railway station is scheduled for the end of this year.

It is expected that two more units will be delivered by that time.

The total cost of the project is $54 million.

The Aeromovel A200 promises to provide comfortable passenger transport, accommodating up to 200 people and covering a distance of 2.7 km in just 6 minutes.

The train is also equipped with brakes from the Czech company DAKO-CZ.

This step underscores Brazilian companies’ commitment to implementing innovative solutions in public transportation, improving mobility and accessibility for passengers.

Video: Marcopolo Rail

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