ViaMobilidade is part of the Brazilian infrastructure company CCR Mobilidade and is responsible for all urban mobility projects for the CCR Group in the country. The renewal of both lines will provide for greater availability, enhanced operations, increased sustainability, and an improved passenger experience.
These contracts build on the already well-established relationship Siemens Mobility has with the concessionaire and the São Paulo metropolitan transportation network.
“Our investments in lines 8 and 9 will result in a very positive model for metropolitan rail transport. We are pleased that Siemens Mobility will continue to contribute significantly to the modernization of our network,” said Francisco Pierrini, CEO of ViaMobilidade Linhas 8 e 9.
“These comprehensive signaling and electrification upgrades will provide ViaMobilidade Linhas 8 e 9 with state-of-the-art technology that will improve the availability and reliability of the system, while enhancing the overall passenger experience for the people of São Paulo. The modernization of both lines will also provide the basis and ability to pursue future signaling and operational improvements that can further increase automation, capacity, and energy efficiency,” added Andreas Facco Bonetti, CEO of Siemens Mobility in Latin America.
The 41km Line 8 (Diamond) has 22 stations, crosses six municipalities in São Paulo metropolitan region and is served by a fleet of 36 trains. It is used by around 500,000 passengers a day. The 31.8km Line 9 (Emerald) has 18 stations and a fleet of 36 trains, and transports 600,000 passengers a day. Both lines are operated by ViaMobilidade Linhas 8 e 9.