# Belo Horizonte Metro Line 2 expansion

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/belo-horizonte-metro-line-2-expansion
> Updated: 2026-10-09T06:01:56.000Z. Sources: 9. Developments: 3.

Construction of the Belo Horizonte Metro Line 2 has progressed from infrastructure development to the commencement of partial commercial operations. 

Initially, works focused on earthmoving and foundations for stations including Nova Cintra, Vista Alegre, and Nova Gameleira to connect the Barreiro region to Nova Suíça. Project director Júlio Freitas noted the total investment for the 41-kilometer expansion is estimated at R$ 3.7 billion.

Following these efforts, the Amazonas Station on Line 2 began partial commercial operations on October 1, 2026. Although the station was inaugurated by the Government of Minas Gerais in July, it previously operated with free access; as of October 1, users must pay the standard metro fare. During this initial phase, the station operates on weekdays from 5:15 a.m. to 11:00 p.m., while remaining closed on weekends and holidays to allow for continued infrastructure implementation. Full seven-day service is scheduled to begin on November 1, 2026, with officials anticipating approximately 1,200 passengers per weekday.

Construction continues on the remainder of the 10.5-kilometer Line 2 expansion, which includes seven stations. Work is currently underway at the Nova Cintra, Nova Gameleira, and Vista Alegre stations. The complete line, including the Ferrugem and Barreiro stations, is projected to be fully operational by 2028, with an estimated daily ridership of 40,000 passengers.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-09: Amazonas Station begins commercial operations on Belo Horizonte Metro Line 2

Amazonas Station on Line 2 of the Belo Horizonte Metro has begun commercial weekday operations, with full seven-day service expected by November.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/amazonas-station-begins-commercial-operations-on-belo-horizonte-metro-line-2

### 2026-09-30: Metrô BH begins commercial operations at Amazonas Station

Metrô BH begins partial commercial operations at the Amazonas Station on Line 2 starting October 1, 2026, with weekday service and paid fares.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/metr-bh-begins-commercial-operations-at-amazonas-station

### 2026-09-21: Belo Horizonte Metro Line 2 enters second phase of construction

Belo Horizonte's Metro Line 2 has entered its second construction phase, aiming to connect Barreiro to Nova Suíça with full operation expected by the first half of 2028.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/belo-horizonte-metro-line-2-enters-second-phase-of-construction

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Cite as: Belo Horizonte Metro Line 2 expansion. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/belo-horizonte-metro-line-2-expansion