In July 2024, the first of 19 trains ordered by Metropolitano de São Paulo (CMSP) arrived in São Paulo, the capital of the Brazilian state, this is reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.

First Monorail Train for São Paulo Arrives from China
Photo: Governo do Estado de São Paulo

These trains are intended for the Monorail Line 15 (Silver) of São Paulo’s metro network.

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The train was manufactured by the CRRC Puzhen Alstom Transportation Systems (PATS) joint venture at their factory in Wuhu, China.

After completing all necessary tests, it was shipped from the Port of Shanghai to the Brazilian Port of Santos.

The arrival of the train in Brazil is expected in October 2024.

Upon arrival in São Paulo, the train will undergo dynamic and static tests, as well as certification processes.

The remaining trains from the order are scheduled for delivery by 2026.

Currently, Line 15, which is 14.6 km long and includes 11 stations, operates with 27 seven-car trains from Bombardier, which was acquired by Alstom in 2021.

The train features Innovia Monorail 300 technology, ensuring high efficiency and reliability in the urban transit system.

Photo: Governo do Estado de São Paulo

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