According to Diário do Transporte, the Trem Expresso operated by ViaMobilidade in São Paulo will run a special service on Saturday (7) and Sunday (8) to carry visitors of the São Paulo Formula 1 Grand Prix to the Interlagos Autodrome, in the city's south zone.
Direct trips to Cidade Dutra
The trains make direct runs with no intermediate stops to Cidade Dutra station, which the report places about 700 metres from gates G and F of the circuit. The station has been temporarily reactivated for Trem Expresso passengers only, with a provisional platform, access ramp, toilets, surveillance cameras, signage and operational staff.
Boarding stations and times
Trains leave from three stations: Villa-Lobos–Jaguaré, Pinheiros and Morumbi-Claro. On both days, the first departures toward the autodrome are scheduled at 6h24, 6h30 and 6h42 respectively, followed by services at set intervals. The listed departures are:
- Villa-Lobos–Jaguaré: 6h24 to 10h24, every hour
- Pinheiros: 6h30 to 11h, every 30 minutes
- Morumbi-Claro: 6h42 to 11h12, every 30 minutes
The report also lists return departures between 16h30 and 20h, every 30 minutes, with trains heading to Morumbi-Claro, Pinheiros and Villa-Lobos–Jaguaré.
Fares and walking distances
Tickets start at R$ 35 and are sold through the Passaporte ViaMobilidade website. From Cidade Dutra, the walk to gates HKNR is about 1 km; to gates D and M, 1.6 km; to gate 8, 1.8 km; to gate A, 2.2 km; to gate T, 2.6 km; and to gate HNK, 3.7 km. Passengers should plan their route to the gate that matches their ticket and seating area.
Regular service unaffected
Autódromo station on Line 9-Esmeralda remains open and operates normally for regular trains. ViaMobilidade said it will reinforce station teams to guide passengers and manage boarding and alighting flows. According to the report, the Trem Expresso will run separately from the regular Line 9-Esmeralda operation.