First train for São Paulo Line 6-Orange deliveredJuly 11, 2025Alstom has delivered the first train for São Paulo Line 6-Orange, part of a contract for the supply of 22 six-car metro trains produced at Alstoms manufacturing site located in Taubaté, in São Paulo state.Each train will have the capacity to carry up to 2,044 passengers and reach speeds of up to 90 kmh.The trains are manufactured from stainless steel and highlighted in orange to reinforce the lines name and identity, the new trains are lighter compared with ones featuring carbon steel carbodys, consume less electricity, and feature a layout designed to offer a better passenger experience of travel. Another characteristic is durability as the train structures are designed for durability to last over 40 years.The arrival of the first train for São Paulo Line 6-Orange at Pátio Morro Grande gives us the certainty that Line 6 operations are ever closer to becoming a reality. It was another important milestone for the Project, for the Brasilândia neighborhood, and for the entire city of São Paulo. Mobility is advancing, and we are proud to be part of this historic moment, says Jaime Juraszek, CEO of Concessionária Linha Uni.The trains were engineered using Alstoms Lab 4.0, a virtual reality lab that employs advanced technology to simulate a realistic train experience in a virtual environment, allowing for early technical adjustments. This process provides a detailed view of various aspects such as seat design, handrail height, safety items, and the positioning of the motor and other components.The 15 km Line 6-Orange with 5 stations will connect the Brasilândia neighborhood in the North Zone to São Joaquim Station in the city centre, reducing the journey time to just 23 minutes, a journey that currently takes about an hour and a half by bus. The new line, nicknamed the university line, will link at least seven higher education institutions in São Paulo city, as well as schools near Avenida Paulista. A 2022 study by the São Paulo State Government indicated that over 40 of trips on Line 6 will involve travel to or from these educational institutions. Most passengers are expected to be university-aged individuals between 18 and 24 years old.The line is expected to transport around 633,000 passengers per day. The project of the new line is a PPP between the São Paulo State Government and the Concessionaire Linha Universidade. The project is being carried out by Acciona and once completed, the line will be operated by the concessionaire for 19 years.Share on:RECOMMENDED EVENT: