Name and Location
São Paulo Metro Line 6 automated driverless system project, Brazil.

Client
Concessionária Move São Paulo.

Project Description
The project involves the turnkey construction and delivery of the fully automated driverless system for São Paulo Metro Line 6.

Line 6, which will be completely underground, will connect São Paulo’s central district with the city’s densely populated north-west, covering a distance of about 15 km and incorporating 15 stations. It is expected to carry an estimated 633 000 passengers a day.

The system will be the deepest in São Paulo, with an average depth of 40 m and stations up to 60 m deep.

The line will cut travelling time from an hour and 30 minutes to 27 minutes.

Value
The project is estimated at 8.9-billion reais.

Duration
The project is expected to enter operation in 2020.

Latest Developments
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI), in cooperation with Mitsui & Co has received an order from the Concessionária Move São Paulo for the turnkey construction and delivery of the fully automated driverless system for the São Paulo Metro Line 6 project.

MHI will form a consortium with a local federation of construction companies that will undertake the civil and building construction. MHI will be responsible for the design, procurement, installation, test and commissioning of fully automated driverless railway systems, comprising the signalling and communication systems, the power supply and distribution system, the overhead catenary system, depot equipment and facilities, platform screen doors and tunnel ventilation systems.

Key Contracts and Suppliers
MHI and Mitsui & Co (turnkey construction contract).

On Budget and on Time?
None stated.

Contact Details for Project Information
Concessionária Move São Paulo tel +55 11 3299 6000.
MHI, tel +81 3 6716 3111 or fax +81 3 6716 5800.
Mitsui & Co, tel +55 11 3371 9700 or fax +55 11 3371 9751.