The Line 10-Turquoise and Line 14-Onyx project is part of the “SP nos Trilhos” program, an initiative by the São Paulo State Government led by the Secretariat for Investment Partnerships (SPI). The program aims to expand passenger rail transport and enhance urban mobility across the state. With a strong social focus, the project prioritizes mobility for residents in the eastern zone of São Paulo, directly benefiting communities served by the Federal University of São Paulo (Unifesp) and the Federal University of ABC (UFABC), which together have approximately 14,000 students.
A key benefit of the future Line 14-Onyx is the connection between Guarulhos and Santo André, offering faster, more comfortable, and accessible travel for the academic community. Serving over 13,500 students from both institutions, the new rail line will be a significant integration axis, connecting various transport modes and substantially reducing travel time to university campuses.
The ABC-Guarulhos Lot project aims to facilitate daily commutes for over 14 million São Paulo residents, promoting social inclusion through improved mobility. The Pimentas station on Line 14-Onyx will directly serve Unifesp Guarulhos students, with an estimated average of 6,600 daily boardings. UFABC students in Santo André will continue to be served by the Pref. Celso Daniel – Santo André station, which records an average of 46,700 daily boardings.
“Line 14-Onyx will be a milestone for mobility in Greater São Paulo, ensuring better access to public universities and connecting students to new opportunities. With modern infrastructure and integration with other transport modes, the project reinforces our commitment to providing more efficient, sustainable, and accessible public transportation for the population,” said Augusto Almudin, director of the São Paulo Partnerships Company (CPP).
In addition to improving metro-rail connectivity in the ABC region and Guarulhos, the project also includes the construction of bike parking facilities integrated with stations near both university campuses. This initiative encourages sustainable and intermodal transport, promoting bicycle use as a complement to rail travel and expanding mobility options for students.
The ABC-Guarulhos Lot (Lines 10-Turquoise and 14-Onyx) represents a total investment of R$ 19.1 billion, covering over 70 km of track and 41 stations, integrating the ABC region and Guarulhos with São Paulo’s eastern zone. The new infrastructure is expected to serve over 770,000 passengers by 2050.
Feasibility studies for the concession of Line 14-Onyx and the modernization of Line 10-Turquoise are being conducted by the International Finance Corporation (IFC), a World Bank institution focused on private sector development in emerging markets, with support from the National Bank for Economic and Social Development (BNDES) and the World Bank. The concession structuring is supported by PSP Infra, a partnership between the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB), BNDES, and IFC, aimed at improving public service delivery in Brazil through infrastructure development with private sector participation.