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New TAV Brazil Project Promises to Connect the Two Largest Cities in the Country at High Speed by 2032. The Bullet Train Will Have Four Stations and Will Operate Under Private Management, with Operation Guaranteed for 99 Years. The Project is Budgeted at US$ 60 Billion and Aims to Revolutionize Brazilian Transport.
After years of promises, the famous bullet train between Rio de Janeiro and São Paulo has moved from concept to reality — now with a plan, route, ticket price, and a forecast to start operating. The company TAV Brazil announced that construction will begin in the coming years, with operations expected to start in 2032.
The investment will be US$ 60 billion, with no public funds involved. The proposal is ambitious: to transport passengers at nearly 350 km/h and reduce travel time to just 105 minutes.
Faster Journey Than a Plane with the Rio-São Paulo Bullet Train
Today, a car trip between the two capitals takes between 6 and 7 hours. By plane, considering check-in, boarding, and travel to the airport, the journey takes about 3 to 4 hours. The new high-speed bullet train promises to connect downtown Rio to downtown São Paulo in just 1 hour and 45 minutes, without lines, boarding gates, or traffic jams.
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The train speeds will be similar to those of models used in Europe and Asia, such as those of the French TGV line and the famous bullet trains from Japan. This places Brazil, for the first time, on the radar of the global high-speed rail industry.
Estimated Ticket Price at US$ 500
According to TAV Brazil, the ticket between Rio and São Paulo is expected to cost around US$ 500. The price is competitive compared to the average cost of airline tickets, especially during peak demand periods.
The Rio-São Paulo bullet train also promises comfort and connectivity during the journey. The carriages will have reclining seats, power outlets, onboard internet, and structures for remote work — a solution designed for business travelers.
Route Will Have Four Strategic Stops
The bullet train route will be 417 km, with four stations: São Paulo, São José dos Campos, Volta Redonda, and Rio de Janeiro. The intermediate stops aim to connect important industrial hubs and enhance the economic impact of the project.
The exact locations of the stations in the capitals are still under negotiation with local governments. There is a possibility of revitalizing old structures, such as decommissioned railway terminals.
100% Private Model and Concession for 99 Years
The Rio-São Paulo bullet train project will be operated by the private sector and will not receive direct public funding. TAV Brazil received authorization from the government to build and operate the railway for 99 years, based on the new Legal Framework for Railways, approved in 2021.
This model facilitates the entry of private capital, speeding up processes and freeing the project from the dependence on complex bids or federal budgets.
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