Line 9 (Emerald) (Portuguese: Linha 9–Esmeralda), formerly Line C (Sky Blue) (Linha C–Celeste) and Line C (Emerald) (Linha C-Esmeralda), is one of the three lines operated by ViaMobilidade and one of the thirteen lines that make up the São Paulo Metro Rail Transport Network, in Brazil.[1] Since 27 January 2022, ViaMobilidade operates the line for 30 years, along with Line 8-Diamond.[2][3]

Line 9 (Emerald)
Logo completo viamobilidade.svg
Overview
StatusOperational
OwnerGovernment of the State of São Paulo
LocaleGreater São Paulo, Brazil
Termini
Connecting lines
  • Current:
  • Future:
Stations20
Service
TypeCommuter rail
SystemSão Paulo Metropolitan Trains
Services
Operator(s) ViaMobilidade (CCR)
Depot(s)
  • Presidente Altino rail yard
  • Grajaú rail yard
Rolling stock
History
Opened25 January 1957; 67 years ago (1957-01-25)
Last extension10 August 2021; 3 years ago (2021-08-10)
Technical
Line length32.8 km (20.4 mi)
CharacterAt-grade
Track gauge1,600 mm (5 ft 3 in)
Old gauge1,000 mm (3 ft 3+38 in)
Electrification3,000 V DC catenary
Operating speed80 km/h (50 mph)
SignallingAutomatic block signaling
Route map

to Amador Bueno
Osasco
Viaduto Dona Ignez Collino
Viaduto Guerino Spitaletti
Presidente Altino rail yard
Presidente Altino
Viaduto Único Gallafrio
Ceasa
Ponte do Jaguaré
Villa Lobos–Jaguaré
Cidade Universitária
Pinheiros
Ponte Bernardo Goldfarb
Ponte Eusébio Matoso
Hebraica–Rebouças
Cidade Jardim
Ponte Eng° Roberto R. Zuccolo
Vila Olímpia
Ponte Eng° Ari Torres
Berrini
Ponte Morumbi
Ponte Nova Morumbi
Morumbi
Granja Julieta
Ponte Laguna
João Dias
Viaduto João Dias
Viaduto Transamérica
Santo Amaro
Socorro
Ponte Socorro
Jurubatuba
Ponte Jurubatuba
Autódromo
Primavera–Interlagos
Av. Dona Belmina Marin
Grajaú
Grajaú rail yard
Bruno Covas/Mendes–Vila Natal
Down arrow Under construction
Varginha
Varginha rail yard

Characteristics

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Osasco ↔ Bruno Covas/Mendes-Vila Natal
Extension 32.8 km (20.4 mi)
Average number of passengers carried/day 613.000
Gap time between trains (rush hour) 4 min
Stations 20
Trains (rush hour) 20 (24)
Time of ride 53 min (approx.)
Medium distance between stations 1.93 km (1.20 mi)
Seats offer (rush hour) 9345
Medium velocity (highest) 36 km/h / 22 mph (90 km/h / 56 mph)
Level crossing 0

Stations

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Code Station Platforms Position Connections City
OSA Osasco Island platforms At-grade    
    Osasco Bus Terminal
  Osasco Road Terminal
Osasco
PAL Presidente Altino Island platforms At-grade     Osasco
CEA Ceasa Island platform At-grade - São Paulo
JAG Villa Lobos-Jaguaré Island platform At-grade - São Paulo
USP Cidade Universitária Island platform At-grade - São Paulo
PIN Pinheiros Island platform At-grade    
  Pinheiros Bus Terminal
São Paulo
REB Hebraica-Rebouças Island platform At-grade - São Paulo
CJD Cidade Jardim Island platform At-grade - São Paulo
VOL Vila Olímpia Island platform At-grade - São Paulo
BRR Berrini Island platform At-grade   Diadema–Morumbi Metropolitan Corridor São Paulo
MRB Morumbi Island platform At-grade     (Future)
  Diadema–Morumbi Metropolitan Corridor
São Paulo
GJT Granja Julieta Island platform At-grade - São Paulo
JOD João Dias Island platform At-grade - São Paulo
SAM Santo Amaro Island platform At-grade    
  Guido Caloi Bus Terminal
São Paulo
SOC Socorro Island platform At-grade - São Paulo
JUR Jurubatuba Island platform At-grade - São Paulo
AUT Autódromo Island platform At-grade - São Paulo
INT Primavera-Interlagos Island platform At-grade - São Paulo
GRA Grajaú Island platform At-grade     Grajaú Bus Terminal São Paulo
MVN Bruno Covas/Mendes-Vila Natal Island platform Elevated - São Paulo
VAR Varginha Island platform At-grade   Varginha Bus Terminal (Future) São Paulo

See also

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References

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  1. ^ Line 9 (CPTM) Website (Portuguese) Archived 2011-04-26 at the Wayback Machine
  2. ^ "Pela 1ª vez, governo de SP concede linhas de trens da CPTM à iniciativa privada; CCR assume linhas 8 e 9 por 30 anos". G1 (in Portuguese). 20 April 2021. Retrieved 20 April 2021.
  3. ^ Jean Carlos (14 January 2022). "ViaMobilidade já está implantando sua identidade visual nos trens da CPTM". Metrô CPTM (in Portuguese). Retrieved 22 January 2022.
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