The São Paulo Government, through the Secretariat of Investment Partnerships (SPI), is taking another step towards expanding urban mobility with the sponsored concession of the Alto Tietê Lot. The project includes the modernization of Line 13-Jade, which will also be expanded by approximately 15 km of tracks and will gain six new stations. The interventions will benefit workers and students in Guarulhos, with reduced travel time, greater connection to other branches and greater access to professional and educational opportunities. The planned investments total R$3.9 billion.
Four stations will be created north of Guarulhos: Jardim dos Eucaliptos, São João, Presidente Dutra and Bonsucesso. The expansion of Line 13-Jade to Bonsucesso, for example, will directly benefit more than 200,000 residents, facilitating access to the International Airport.
At the other end, there will be two new stations: Cangaíba, which will connect with Line 12-Safira; and Gabriela Mistral, which will allow integration with Line 12 and Line 2-Green of the Metro. The expansions will make the journey from Guarulhos to São Paulo much faster. By 2040, Line 13-Jade is expected to transport an average of 117,000 passengers per business day.
The Airport Express will also be included in the initiative. It will operate with trips every 30 minutes during off-peak hours and every hour during peak hours, and will also gain a new stop at Gabriela Mistral station.
Alto Tietê Lot
The modernization and expansion of Line 13-Jade is part of the project that also includes the sponsored concession of Lines 11-Coral and 12-Safira.
Counting the three Lines together, the project foresees an investment of R$ 14.3 billion over 25 years, which will bring operational, structural and technological gains for passengers, including the requalification of the three Lines and the expansion of the railway network. 10 new stations will be built and 24 existing ones renovated, in addition to the elimination of all level crossings, which will be replaced by footbridges, viaducts or underground passages, ensuring greater safety for passengers and greater fluidity in urban traffic.
The Lines will also undergo improvements in the overhead network, permanent way and signaling, in addition to the implementation of new equipment and systems. The new contract will bring a series of innovations and regulatory improvements, including an initial investment program and a 24-month operational transition phase, with provision for training and assisted operation by the concessionaire. This phase aims to ensure an efficient migration between CPTM management and the new concessionaire, providing greater security and continuity in the provision of services.
The project also includes a plan for climate resilience and extreme weather events, reinforcing operational safety and service continuity in adverse conditions.