Alstom, a global leader in smart and sustainable mobility solutions, and Linha Universidade (LinhaUni) have unveiled the new train designs for São Paulo’s Metro Line 6-Orange. These trains, adorned with orange accents to align with the line’s branding, are designed to be lighter and more energy-efficient, offering an enhanced passenger experience.
The design prioritizes passenger comfort and flow. Spacious doors and corridors facilitate smooth movement, with dedicated areas for those with reduced mobility. Large windows and doors provide passengers with clear views, ensuring a pleasant and safe journey. These trains are equipped with advanced technologies for a modern and comfortable ride, including passenger counting systems, dynamic line maps, monitors, video surveillance, an optical smoke detection system, and fire extinguishing capabilities.
Constructed from durable stainless steel, the trains are designed to last for over 40 years. Each train can accommodate up to 2,044 passengers, and the line is projected to serve approximately 633,000 passengers daily. Utilizing Unattended Train Operation (UTO) technology, the Line-6 Orange trains can reach speeds of up to 90 kilometers per hour.
A total of twenty-two trains, each consisting of six cars, will be produced at Alstom’s Taubaté facility in São Paulo. These trains will be operated and maintained by Linha Universidade under a nineteen-year agreement. The production of the first carshells is already underway.
The trains were showcased at Alstom’s Lab 4.0, a virtual reality lab that provides a detailed and realistic user experience. This innovative approach allows for a thorough examination of features, from seat design and safety elements to technical specifications like the engine.
The São Paulo Metro Line 6-Orange project, a concession from the State of São Paulo, involves the construction and operation of a metro line connecting the neighborhoods of Brasiliândia and Freguesia de Ó to the city center. The line will span 15.3 kilometers and feature 15 underground stations, including three major interchanges. “I am extremely proud to have a project as important as Line 6-Orange in our portfolio. This project, which is a milestone in urban mobility in Latin America both due to its size and innovative financing, is a testament to our ongoing commitment to the State of São Paulo and Brazil. Present in Brazil for almost 70 years, we are dedicated to providing public transport solutions that are efficient, safe and of high quality”, says Michel Boccaccio, President of Alstom in Brazil and General Director for Latin America, who adds: “This project reaffirms our mission of promoting a reliable and sustainable transport system, contributing to improving the quality of life of São Paulo residents and, specifically, for students who will use the university line and will not buy a car, a global trend of youth.”
Plans also include a 7-kilometer extension of Line 6-Orange, adding six more stations: Morro Grande, Velha Campinas, Aclimação, Cambuci, Vila Monumento, and São Carlos. This extension will integrate with metro lines 1-Blue and 4-Yellow, and metropolitan train lines 7-Rubi and 8-Diamante.
Alstom’s Taubaté industrial unit, established in 2015, is a center of excellence for producing stainless steel cars and is strategically located near key highways and the Port of Santos, Latin America’s largest port complex. The facility produced 27 Citadis cars for Rio de Janeiro’s tramway, manufactured in record time for the 2016 Summer Olympics, showcasing Alstom’s efficiency and customer focus. The plant also produced NS16 cars for the Santiago Metro in Chile.
In November 2022, Alstom expanded the Taubaté site with a R$ 100 million investment, supporting the company’s growth strategy following the signing of six national and international contracts. Over 170 trains (more than 940 cars) are being produced at this facility for cities including São Paulo, Santiago, Taipei, and Bucharest, demonstrating its significant contribution to global mobility.
