São Paulo-Sorocaba Intercity Train Advances And Will Have Auction In 2025, Reducing Travel Time Between Cities To 60 Minutes

Written by Bruno Teles

Published on 16/03/2025 at 14:16

Updated on 17/03/2025 at 14:26

O Trem Intercidades São Paulo-Sorocaba terá leilão em 2025 e reduzirá o tempo de viagem para 60 minutos. O projeto faz parte do programa SP nos Trilhos e promete transformar a mobilidade paulista

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Intercity Train Project São Paulo-Sorocaba Provides Fast Connection Between Cities, Reducing Travel Time to 60 Minutes

The São Paulo State Government announced that the Intercity Train (TIC) West Axis project, which will connect São Paulo to Sorocaba, is progressing and is expected to have a bidding process in the fourth quarter of 2025, according to the São Paulo Secretariat of Partnerships and Investments. The train will be an alternative to road transport, reducing travel time between the cities to 60 minutes and accommodating an estimated demand of 50,000 passengers per day, according to a study by the Institute for Applied Economic Research (IPEA).

Details of the Intercity Train Project São Paulo-Sorocaba

The TIC West Axis route will be approximately 100 km long, using part of the old railway network between the two cities. According to the Via Trolebus portal, the line will feature four stations, namely Água Branca (São Paulo), São Roque, and two stations in Sorocaba. The rail transport will significantly reduce travel time, considering that the current drive takes about 110 minutes and by bus 130 minutes, according to a survey by the National Land Transport Agency (ANTT).

Investments and Benefits for Mobility

The TIC São Paulo-Sorocaba is part of the SP on Tracks Program, launched by the São Paulo government in 2024, which includes 40 railway projects, including expansions of subways, VLTs, and urban trains. According to the Metropolitan Transport Secretariat, total investments in these projects amount to approximately R$ 194 billion and have the potential to generate around 150,000 direct and indirect jobs.

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Integration with Other Transportation Modes

The TIC West Axis will be integrated with other public transport lines. According to information from Correio Popular, the initial station will be in Água Branca, a strategic railway hub that will allow connection with CPTM lines, the São Paulo Metro, and other intercity train projects that are under development. Mobility experts, such as urban planner Sérgio Avelleda, former Secretary of Transportation for the São Paulo capital, emphasize that this integration will enhance the efficiency of the public transport network and encourage the migration of passengers from buses and cars to trains.

Next Steps and Timeline

Public hearings regarding the TIC West Axis are scheduled to take place in the first quarter of 2025, with the publication of the bidding notice in the third quarter of the same year. The auction is set for the fourth quarter of 2025, and the contract signing is expected to occur in early 2026, according to information from the São Paulo Metropolitan Transport Secretariat. The expectation of the São Paulo government is that construction will begin in 2026, with completion anticipated between 2029 and 2030.

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Rose Almeida

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20/03/2025 08:33

Fico imensamente feliz em saber que existe a possibilidade de um transporte de São Roque para SP, muitas pessoas moram na cidade e trabalham na Capital. Vai facilitar muito, TODOS agradecerão. Pra quem precisa pegar a Castelo sabe da importância.

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Anderson

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20/03/2025 06:02

Eu só acho uma coisa estranha eles comopram trens de outros países sendo que nois temos o Marcopolo rail que são muito bonitos e confortável .Podendo investir no nosso país eles mandam o dinheiro pra fora dele.

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Marciel dos antos

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19/03/2025 19:50

Amei, mais o governo só pensa em fazer pra arrecadar dinheiro e não auxilia tanta gente sofrendo com enchentes, tanta gente passando fome daí fala de auxílio que auxílio é esse.
O que uma pessoa faz com $100 ou 200 reais ( NADA ) temos que colocar a mão na consciência na hora do voto são sempre os mesmos que são eleitos bando de **** hipócritas

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São Paulo-Sorocaba Intercity Train Advances And Will Have Auction In 2025, Reducing Travel Time Between Cities To 60 Minutes

Intercity Train Project São Paulo-Sorocaba Provides Fast Connection Between Cities, Reducing Travel Time to 60 Minutes

Details of the Intercity Train Project São Paulo-Sorocaba

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Integration with Other Transportation Modes

Next Steps and Timeline

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São Paulo-Sorocaba Intercity Train Advances And Will Have Auction In 2025, Reducing Travel Time Between Cities To 60 Minutes

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Details of the Intercity Train Project São Paulo-Sorocaba

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