The Government of São Paulo, through the State Secretariat for Investment Partnerships (SPI), will hold two public hearings next week to present the concession project of the Campos do Jordão Railway Tourist Complex (EFCJ) to the public. This initiative is part of the São Paulo Investment Partnership Program (PPI-SP) and aims to promote the modernization, preservation, and sustainable development of one of the most iconic tourist destinations in the Serra da Mantiqueira region.
The first hearing will be held in person on May 19 at 11:00 a.m., at the Campos do Jordão City Council, located at Rua Inácio Caetano, 490, Vila Abernéssia. Those interested in speaking can register in advance through the form available on the SPI website or in person before the session begins.
The second hearing will take place online on May 20 at 11:00 a.m., expanding opportunities for participation. The access link will be made available in advance on the Secretariat’s website, and participants may register to speak using the electronic form also available on the official page.
With a planned duration of 24 years, the concession includes investment in redevelopment works, infrastructure implementation, operation of tourist services, and preservation of the railway’s historical and natural assets. Among the highlights of the project are the 47-kilometer tourist railway, the 38,000 m² Reino das Águas Claras Park, the Railway Memory Museum, as well as stations, workshops, and cultural assets along the route. The complex offers strong tourism potential and synergy with already-conceded areas such as the Campos do Jordão and Capivari State Parks.
The future concessionaire will be responsible for developing and executing engineering projects, restoring stations and visitor areas, maintaining the tracks and operational structures, and managing tourist, cultural, and recreational activities. The company will also be in charge of preserving the environmental and scenic value of the areas under concession, in accordance with performance goals and indicators defined in the contract.
All required investments, both initial and ongoing throughout the concession term, will be the responsibility of the concessionaire. The bidding notice also includes provisions for the payment of fixed and variable concession fees to the State, as well as obligations related to contract oversight.
The goals of the concession include enhancing the value of the railway heritage, promoting sustainable tourism, and fostering the local economy by creating jobs, strengthening regional supply chains, and attracting more visitors.
The public consultation on the project is open until June 23, 2025. During this period, citizens, companies, and experts may submit suggestions to improve the proposal. The publication of the bidding notice is expected in the second half of 2025.
Further information, including technical documentation and instructions for participation, is available on the SPI website.
Photo: Miguel Schincariol / São Paulo State Government