SP: public notice for train between capital and Campinas is published – 03/31/2023 – Market

The government of São Paulo announced this Friday (31) the publication of a public notice with the rules for companies interested in participating in the construction concession auction for the North Axis of the Intercidades Train (TIC), a passenger rail project that intends to connect the capital of São Paulo to the city of Campinas.

The estimated value of the work is R$ 12.8 billion, informed the State Secretariat for Partnerships in Investments (SPI). Campinas is about 100 kilometers from São Paulo and the project claims to encompass more than 15 million people in 11 municipalities.

After the announcement there will be a period of 240 days for receipt of proposals and the auction is scheduled for November 28th.

The government of São Paulo stated that the concession provides for the provision of three services: line 7 – Rubi, currently operated by CPTM (Companhia Paulista de Trens Metropolitanos), which will undergo a revitalization of the roads, operating between Barra Funda and Jundiaí stations.

From there, the Intermetropolitan Train (TIM) will continue with stops in the cities of Louveira, Vinhedo and Valinhos. And the Intercidades Train (TIC), an express option, with a total route of 96 kilometers and which will last about 1 hour between the capital and Campinas.

According to the government, the tariff for line 7 will not be changed, following the tariff policy of the State. Tickets for the express train (TIC) will cost around R$64.