Thursday, July 17, 2025

Alstom delivers first driverless metro train for São Paulo

The six-car Metropolis train was delivered to the Patio Morro Grande depot from the plant in Taubaté, Brazil. It is reported that the vehicle can accommodate 2,044 passengers and reach peak speeds up to 90 km/h.


The train is fitted with the GoA4 level automation system as well as passenger counting, video surveillance, smoke detection and fire suppression systems. The manufacturer says that the vehicle’s stainless-steel structures are designed for durability to last over 40 years. Compared to previous carbon steel-bodied models, this design offers significant weight reduction. The train was developed using virtual reality tools of Alstom's Lab 4.0 (see https://lnkd.in/d4vFH7hg for details).


The contract to supply 22 six-car LRVs for São Paulo’s Line 6 was received by Alstom in 2020. The first 15.3 km section of the route with 15 stations is expected to be launched in the second half of 2026. The line is expected to carry approximately 630,000 passengers daily.


Images: Governo de SP/Alstom /ROLLINGSTOCK

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