Finally, South America was the only continent without high-speed rail lines on its territory. But that’s about to change with this next-generation bullet train set to connect Rio de Janeiro and S\u00e3o Paulo, Brazil, by 2032.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
This will mark a historic first for this part of the continent with a long-studied project that will link Brazil’s two largest metropolises. A potential network extension to other distant cities is also on the table, particularly Campinas, about 62 miles from S\u00e3o Paulo, which remains a major economic hub for the region.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
But initially, the focus is on covering 260 miles between Rio and S\u00e3o Paulo in just 1 hour and 45 minutes aboard trains capable of exceeding 186 mph. The project expects to carry 30 million passengers annually, offering a transportation mode that should significantly reduce the saturated air traffic between the two cities and eliminate the 6 to 7-hour journey required by bus or car. Even better, ticket prices will be competitive with airfare on the same route\u2014around $80 per trip. That’s affordable for a significant portion of the population and tourists alike.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
As for the line’s opening, it’s scheduled for 2032, with construction expected to begin in 2027. The estimated cost is $10 billion, including the necessary construction of viaducts and tunnels designed for high-speed rail.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In short, this ambitious project should also have a significant impact on tourism. Particularly for S\u00e3o Paulo, which receives relatively few international tourists and could benefit from Rio de Janeiro’s appeal with this connection, potentially becoming a viable day trip destination from Rio.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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