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New ultra-modern transportation system at Guarulhos International Airport will reduce travel time to just 6 minutes, eliminating buses and connecting terminals to CPTM with 100% Brazilian technology and zero emissions!
If you’ve ever had to catch a flight at Guarulhos International Airport, you probably know how tiring and time-consuming the journey between the CPTM station and the terminals can be. Well, that reality is about to change – and change for good! A new, innovative transportation system will transform this connection, reducing the travel time to just 6 minutes. Yes, you read that right!
With a million-dollar investment, this new product is not just a simple upgrade, but a revolution in urban mobility. The so-called People Mover promises a much faster experience, comfortable and sustainable, placing Brazil at the forefront of innovation in public transport.
People Mover: How does this Brazilian innovation work?
The big difference with this new system is the use of aeromobile technology, entirely Brazilian, which operates in a very different way from conventional trains. Instead of using engines in the carriages, the People Mover works with pneumatic propulsion – basically, it is pushed by air! This means lighter, more efficient and much more sustainable transportation.
And look: the system will have the capacity to transport 2.000 passengers per hour in each direction, operating 100% automatically, without the need for human operators. In other words, less chance of error and a much safer and more reliable operation for Guarulhos International Airport.
Goodbye, buses! More comfort and efficiency for passengers
Currently, anyone who needs to get from the CPTM station to the airport terminals faces a 15 to 20 minute journey by bus. Not to mention the delays, traffic and overcrowding… But with the People Mover, this journey will be made in just 6 minutes. In other words, a halving of travel time.
And it's not just about speed! The vehicles were designed with passenger comfort in mind:
Air conditioner
Wi-Fi on board
Real-time information panels
Accessibility total
The idea is for the experience to be quick, efficient and pleasant, without the hassle of waiting for a full bus.
Sustainability and cutting-edge technology
In addition to improving mobility, the Guarulhos People Mover also has a positive environmental impact. The system has zero pollutant emissions, helping to reduce the airport’s carbon footprint and making transportation more environmentally friendly.
Another interesting detail is that the People Mover structure was completely designed to be integrated into the urban environment, without causing a major visual impact. The beams and pillars are prefabricated, which speeds up construction and reduces disruption to the airport's surroundings.
The impact on Guarulhos International Airport and Brazil
This new development doesn’t just benefit passengers – it also boosts the local economy. With more efficient transportation, the airport is set to attract more tourists, more business and more investment.
And when compared to other systems in the world, the People Mover in Guarulhos stands out. While the AirTrain at JFK Airport in New York is 13 km long and uses a conventional system, the Brazilian project relies on a much more modern and sustainable technology.
The SkyTrain at Shanghai Airport in China also connects terminals, but it does not have the same direct integration with the city's public transport. In other words, the Brazilian model goes further, ensuring much more efficient connectivity.
When will it be ready? What is missing for the inauguration?
Well, like any major project, this project faced some challenges along the way. Since 2022, the engineering team has been working to ensure that everything works without impacting airport operations. And even with some delays and investigations by ANAC regarding the schedule, the government of São Paulo confirmed that the inauguration is scheduled for March 2025.
The system is currently undergoing rigorous testing – it has already covered more than 100 km in simulated operations, adjusting every detail to ensure everything is perfect when it is opened to the public.
