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São Paulo Metro extends 24-hour weekend service until 2027
The São Paulo Metro has announced the extension of its experimental 24-hour weekend operation until January 31, 2027. The continuous service applies to Lines 1-Blue, 2-Green, 3-Red, and 15-Silver, allowing uninterrupted passenger boarding and alighting during the early morning hours from Saturday to Sunday.
Since the initiative began in December 2025, the system has recorded approximately 665,000 overnight trips, averaging 15,800 passengers per night. Line 3-Red has seen the highest usage with 345,400 trips, followed by Line 2-Green, Line 1-Blue, and Line 15-Silver. Most users utilize the service for leisure, while approximately 27% use it for work-related travel.
The Metro is monitoring demand patterns and the impact of continuous operation on maintenance schedules to inform future service decisions. The 24-hour service does not currently include Lines 4-Yellow and 5-Lilac, which are managed by private concessionaires, nor does it extend to CPTM commuter train lines.
Separately, CPTM has scheduled maintenance work for the upcoming weekend on Lines 10-Turquoise and 12-Safira, which will result in platform changes and increased waiting times for passengers.
Entities
CPTM · Capão Redondo Station · Line 5-Lilás · Metrô de São Paulo · Santa Cruz Station · São Paulo · ViaMobilidade
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- [● 2 SOURCES] This is the second consecutive day of operational disruptions on Line 5-Lilás.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Speed restrictions of 10 km/h were implemented in certain sections due to the technical issues.
- [● 2 SOURCES] A second failure near Capão Redondo Station required passengers to use the same platform for boarding and exiting.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Necessary maintenance is scheduled to be performed after the end of operations on Thursday.
- [● 2 SOURCES] The first failure occurred near Santa Cruz Station, affecting the stretch between Santa Cruz and Chácara Klabin.
- [● 2 SOURCES] Equipment failures on Line 5-Lilás caused trains to operate at reduced speeds and with longer intervals on Thursday morning.