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São Paulo metro network expansion and planning

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São Paulo is undergoing significant progressing with several rail network developments involving both new line planning developments, though some projects face legal and the expansion of existing services. planning challenges. Regarding the future Linha 20-Rosa, the São Paulo Metro has modified its planning to omit three stations on Avenida Brigadeiro Faria Lima—Pedroso de Morais, Faria Lima, and Rebouças—favoring a route through Jardins and Pinheiros. Officials stated this change reduces costs from R$ 26.1 billion to R$ 24.9 billion and shortens construction time, despite a projected decrease in daily passenger numbers. The Residents and Entrepreneurs Association of Jardins (AME Jardins) has petitioned the Public Ministry continues to challenge the proposed route. The association claims the plan neglects contest the Avenida Brigadeiro decision, arguing it creates a “metro desert” on Faria Lima employment hub. The Lima. Additionally, the Court of Justice of São Paulo Metro company has defended its 24-station plan, stating that an alternative route including Faria Lima was discarded because it would cost R$ 26.1 billion, whereas the current plan is estimated at R$ 24.9 billion. Officials noted (TJ-SP) upheld the current route offers a R$ 1.2 billion saving and annulment of a shorter implementation period. heritage protection revision in Jardins, maintaining restrictions to preserve the area’s “garden neighborhood” characteristics. Infrastructure projects are progressing work continues on several lines. The the expansion of Metro Line 2-Green to connect Vila Prudente to Penha is moving forward with excavation and the arrival of tunnel boring machines. This project Penha, which aims to redistribute passenger flow, alleviate congestion on Line 3-Red, and reduce travel times for East Zone residents. Once finished, it will create integration hubs at Anália Franco (connecting to Line 15-Silver) and Penha (linking Line 2-Green, Line 3-Red, and CPTM Line 11-Coral). 3-Red. Meanwhile, Line 6-Orange is currently in an “assisted operation” phase managed by LinhaUni. Service is currently LinhaUni, with service limited to weekdays between 10:00 and 15:00, primarily serving leisure travelers. 15:00. Full commercial operation across eight stations is expected to roll out gradually by the end of the year. Additionally, For the Companhia do Metropolitano de São Paulo has postponed Linha 17-Ouro monorail expansion toward Congonhas Airport, the announcement of bidding results for technical studies to expand the Linha 17-Ouro monorail. This expansion intends to connect the metro to Congonhas Airport via four new stations. The announcement has been rescheduled for September 19, with 19. The leading low bid of approximately R$ 48.9 million was submitted by Consórcio Projetista Linha 17-Monotrilho. If the timeline holds, construction potentially beginning of the four new stations is estimated to begin in 2029. 2029 and conclude by 2032.

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  1. 2026-08-22 07:52 UTC São Paulo metro network expansion and planning
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