Alstom to modernize signalling system on Lines 8 and 9 in São Paulo

Alstom, a global leader in smart and sustainable mobility, announces the signing of a contract with ViaMobilidade, the operator of São Paulo’s Lines 8-Diamond and 9-Emerald, and the Government of São Paulo, enabling a R$1 billion investment to modernize the signalling system of both lines. The agreement includes the implementation of the first European Train Control System (ETCS) Level 2 in Latin America, marking a new milestone in the modernization of urban mobility in São Paulo’s capital.

The modernization will be carried out within the six-year contractual term, with immediate commencement of the projects following the service order. The contract is signed together with the addendum signed between ViaMobilidade and the Government of São Paulo, which aims to modernize the signalling system of the two lines, benefiting millions of users.

The installation of ETCS Level 2 on Lines 8-Diamond and 9-Emerald represents a major advancement in São Paulo’s transportation infrastructure. This advanced signalling system will allow for greater operational efficiency, increasing the number of trains in service and optimizing travel times. Additionally, real-time monitoring will provide more precise control of train movements, enhancing operational safety, minimizing risks, and offering a safer travel experience for users.

In 2021, Alstom introduced ETCS technology to Latin America through a project in the Yucatán Peninsula, Mexico, using the Level 1 version. Currently, ETCS is available in two versions —Level 1 and Level 2— both offering the same level of automation and safety, but differing in the frequency and method of information transmission to the train. The arrival of Level 2 in Brazil reaffirms Alstom’s commitment to innovation and the continuous improvement of urban mobility in the country.

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