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Initial Investment Will Be R$ 50 Million and Production Is Expected to Start in 2026; Plant Will Be Shared with Hyundai Rotem
The Chinese train manufacturer CRRC will install an industrial unit in Brazil, headquartered in Araraquara, in the interior of São Paulo. The announcement was confirmed by the state government this Monday (28). The operation will be made possible through the partial leasing of an existing plant, currently occupied by the Korean Hyundai Rotem.
The initial investment is estimated at R$ 50 million, with production expected to start in mid-2026. The operation still depends on the approval of the Administrative Council for Economic Defense (Cade), as it involves shared structure between competing companies in the rail sector.
New Factory Reinforces CRRC’s Presence in Mobility Projects in Brazil
The Chinese train manufacturer already has active contracts in the country. In June, CRRC signed an agreement to supply 44 train sets to the São Paulo Metro, one of the largest recent orders in the sector. In addition, it is part of the consortium responsible for the concessions of the Belo Horizonte Metro and the Intercity Train between São Paulo and Campinas, in partnership with the Comporte Group, of the Constantino family.
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With the factory in Araraquara, the company gains local production and maintenance capacity, which increases its competitiveness in future bids and facilitates compliance with national content requirements.
According to Rafael Benini, the Secretary of Partnerships and Investments of the State, the project can also generate jobs and attract suppliers to the productive chain of the region. “It is a strategic investment to strengthen the São Paulo rail industry and consolidate CRRC’s presence in Brazil,” he stated.
Company Aims for New Concessions and Expands Strategy in the Country
The arrival of the Chinese train manufacturer is not limited to the contracts already signed. The consortium led by CRRC is evaluating participation in the bids for Lines 10 and 14 of CPTM, which are expected to be launched in the coming months by the state government. The projects include operation, maintenance, and supply of new trains.
Additionally, the company has shown interest in other public-private partnerships (PPPs) and urban mobility concessions underway in Brazil, focusing on capitals and metropolitan regions that still lack modern rail infrastructure.
Globally, CRRC is one of the largest rolling stock manufacturers in the world, with a presence in over 100 countries and a strong presence in the sectors of high-speed trains, subways, and light rail vehicles. The unit in Araraquara will be the first of the brand with a fixed assembly line in Brazilian territory.
Do you believe that the arrival of CRRC can accelerate the modernization of railway transport in Brazil? Comment below.
hola! com certeza os iperaruos serao chineses e havera vila operaria reguonal. quero saber quantos operarios brasileiros seram contratados. e lamentavel que so chineses investem em ferrovias! o brasil novamente em maos orientais… a linha de ferro bahia x peru!
Quando o Brasil vai criar vergonha na cara e investir no setor em empresas brasileiras p não depender desses horrores
Já passou da hora do Brasil entrar nos trilhos.