R$ 3 Billion Confirmed! Construction of a Train Between Porto Alegre and Gramado Receives First Authorization and Work Schedule Is Already Set

Written by Rafaela Fabris

Published on 27/02/2025 at 15:47

Updated on 27/02/2025 at 16:04

Projeto avança! Construção de um trem entre Porto Alegre e Gramado recebe aval do Estado, terá investimento privado de R$ 3 bilhões e deve iniciar obras em 2028, com previsão de conclusão em três anos.

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The Construction of a Train That Will Link Porto Alegre to Gramado Just Took an Important Step. The State Attorney General’s Office (PGE) Issued a Favorable Opinion on the Project, Indicating That the Gaucho Government is in Agreement With the Initiative. With This, the Dream of Connecting the Capital to the Heart of the Serra Gaucha by Rail is Starting to Become a Reality.

The PGE’s approval is a significant milestone for the project’s viability, as it indicates that there are no legal impediments to its implementation. This positive signal paves the way for the train’s construction to advance to the next stages, including the formalization of the contract and the initiation of the necessary bureaucratic processes.

Investment and Expectation for the Start of Construction

The project for the construction of a train that will cover the route between Porto Alegre and Gramado will be funded through a private investment of approximately R$ 3 billion. The government of Rio Grande do Sul expects the adhesion contract to be signed this year, allowing the environmental licensing phase to begin.

The forecast is for construction to start in 2028 and that, after a period of three years, the train will be operating on the route, providing a modern and efficient transportation alternative for tourists and residents of the region.

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Necessary Licenses and Environmental Studies

The construction works of a train between Porto Alegre and Gramado are scheduled to start in 2028. The estimate is that the project will be completed in three years, with the train operating on the route by 2031.

After the contract is signed, Sultrens Transportes Ferroviários, the company responsible for the project, will need to apply for a preliminary license from the State Department of the Environment. Furthermore, it will be necessary to develop the Environmental Impact Study (EIA) and the Environmental Impact Report (RIMA), essential documents to ensure that the train’s construction meets environmental requirements and does not cause significant negative impacts in the region.

Responsible Companies for the Construction

The Sultrens project has been under development for two years and involves the participation of three specialized companies in the sector:

RG2E Engenharia Consultiva: Responsible for the technical development of the project, with experience in subways and passenger railways.
STE Engenharia: Works in the infrastructure area, ensuring the structural viability of the railroad.
BF Capital: Responsible for attracting investors to enable the financing of the construction.

The three companies have joined efforts to create Sultrens, a special purpose company that leads the initiative and seeks to turn this ambitious project into reality.

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Joao Carlos Cardoso Da Silva

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05/03/2025 18:57

Pelo amor de Deus!!! Que ideia absurda. 3 bilhões!!!! Apliquem este dinheiro em pontes, ferrovia segurança nas estradas. Posso dar mais ideias se quiserem. Gostaria de ver Gramado no Natal e Páscoa atulhado de gente. É o caos.

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Everardo

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05/03/2025 12:19

3 bilhões??!… caramba! Acho que os filhos das amantes dos assessores do governo vão ganhar umas fatias gordas desse dinheiro.

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Marco Kossmann

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03/03/2025 08:27

Uma piada!!!

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