Metro and train news in São Paulo

Summaries of what is happening on metro and train networks, with links to the original articles. Part of the texts is produced with the help of artificial intelligence and always says so.

São Paulo Metro stations to host e-waste and battery collection points

· text produced with AI assistance Linha 2-Verde

From 5 November 2026, 14 São Paulo Metro stations will collect electronics, small appliances and portable batteries for recycling.

Metrô de São Paulo opens tender for electricity supply in 2027 and 2028

· text produced with AI assistance

According to Diário do Transporte, the Metrô de São Paulo has opened a bidding process for two years of electricity supply, with a public session on 17 November 2026.

Line 9-Esmeralda service resumes after substation failure in Osasco

· text produced with AI assistance Linha 9-Esmeralda

Train circulation on Line 9-Esmeralda was restored between Presidente Altino and Ceasa on the morning of 4 November after a substation failure.

Line 2-Verde of São Paulo Metro Slows After Train Failure at Brigadeiro

· text produced with AI assistance Linha 2-Verde

Line 2-Verde of the São Paulo Metro ran at reduced speed on the morning of 4 November 2026 after a train failure at Brigadeiro station.

São Paulo revokes land declaration for Ana Rosa Line 16 station site

· text produced with AI assistance

São Paulo state changed the planned Ana Rosa station site on Line 16-Violeta, removing 6,707.02 m² from the expropriation plan, according to Diário do Transporte.

Metrô extends Line 15-Prata monorail contract to 2032 and adds R$ 1.69 million

· text produced with AI assistance Linha 15-Prata

According to Diário do Transporte, the Metrô's 20th amendment extends the Line 15-Prata contract to October 2032 and preserves the contractor's financial claims.

São Paulo Line 2-Green extension gets federal tax incentive approval

· text produced with AI assistance Linha 2-Verde

Diário do Transporte reports federal approval of REIDI tax incentives for the Line 2-Green extension between Vila Prudente and Penha.

Brasilândia and Itaberaba stations on Line 6-Laranja delayed to end of 2026

· text produced with AI assistance Linha 6-Laranja

Two northern São Paulo Line 6-Laranja stations now expected to open by the end of 2026, according to Diário do Transporte.

Motiva reports third-quarter 2026 passenger figures for São Paulo metro and rail lines

· text produced with AI assistance Linha 9-Esmeralda

Motiva's third-quarter 2026 results cover ridership, revenue and service questions on São Paulo lines 4, 5, 8, 9 and 17.

Two Line 6-Laranja stations delayed past October, according to g1 São Paulo

· text produced with AI assistance Linha 6-Laranja

Brasilândia and Itaberaba-Hospital Vila Penteado stations on São Paulo's Orange Line will not open in October as promised.

BTS shows in São Paulo: ways to pay for metro and train fares without a physical card

· text produced with AI assistance

According to Diário do Transporte, fans attending the BTS concerts can pay for São Paulo metro and CPTM trips with contactless bank cards, phones, TOP QR Code tickets or Pix.

CPTM and Metrô de São Paulo announce Finados holiday service changes for November 1-2

· text produced with AI assistance

CPTM and Metrô de São Paulo outline service changes for Sunday, November 1 and the Finados holiday on Monday, November 2, 2026.

São Paulo Metro ends Edmonson paper tickets; exchanges at Paraíso and Tatuapé until January 2027

· text produced with AI assistance

From November 1, 2026, Edmonson magnetic tickets are no longer accepted on Metro lines 1, 2, 3 and 15, according to Diário do Transporte.

FUVEST 2027: 39 extra buses link Butantã station and USP on November 1

· text produced with AI assistance Linha 4-Amarela

According to Diário do Transporte, SPTrans adds 39 extra bus trips for FUVEST candidates between Butantã station and USP on November 1.

São Paulo Metro ends magnetic paper ticket use after more than 50 years

· text produced with AI assistance

Magnetic Edmonson tickets stop working at São Paulo Metro turnstiles from November 1, with exchanges for QR Codes until January 31, 2027.

Keep exploring: Brazil · São Paulo