São Paulo State Will Invest R$ 160 Million to Restore Campos do Jordão Railway

Written by Bruno Teles

Published on 02/03/2023 at 17:54

Estrada de Ferro de Campos do Jordão (foto/divulgação)

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The Governor of São Paulo, Tarcísio de Freitas, announced last Tuesday (28) an investment of R$ 160 million in the modernization and reform of the imposing Campos do Jordão Railway (EFCJ).

The investment in the reform of the Campos do Jordão Railway is for tracks, rolling stock, and other equipment; the line has a length of 47 kilometers, six train stations – Pindamonhangaba, Expedicionária, Piracuama, Eugênio Lefévre, Abernéssia, and Emílio Ribas – and several stops and platforms along its route.

The EFCJ offers 8 rail services: from the majestic Suburban Train to the charming Piracuama Tourist Train; from the traditional Tourist Tram to the sparkling Urban Tourist Tram; from the iconic Maria Fumaça to the enigmatic Themed Tourist Trains and finally, to the notorious Mountain Train. With these services, the EFCJ connects the cities of Pindamonhangaba, Santo Antônio do Pinhal, and Campos do Jordão grandly.

Governor Tarcísio de Freitas Studies Privatization of the Railway

Investment Strike: São Paulo decides on 15 privatizations on Tuesday. Governor Tarcísio de Freitas and members of the São Paulo State Government’s Investment Partnership Program Council met last Tuesday (28) to implement a privatization package that includes, among other measures, the concession of the Campos do Jordão Railway.

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São Paulo State Will Invest R$ 160 Million to Restore Campos do Jordão Railway

The Governor of São Paulo, Tarcísio de Freitas, announced last Tuesday (28) an investment of R$ 160 million in the modernization and reform of the imposing Campos do Jordão Railway (EFCJ).

Governor Tarcísio de Freitas Studies Privatization of the Railway

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São Paulo State Will Invest R$ 160 Million to Restore Campos do Jordão Railway

The Governor of São Paulo, Tarcísio de Freitas, announced last Tuesday (28) an investment of R$ 160 million in the modernization and reform of the imposing Campos do Jordão Railway (EFCJ).

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