Cidade Universitária (CPTM) explained

Cidade Universitária
Style:CPTM
Address:Av. das Nações Unidas, 6202
Borough:Alto de Pinheiros
Country:Brazil
Coordinates:-23.5576°N -46.7118°W
Structure:At-grade
Platform:Island platform
Connections: Vila Madalena (2000–2011)
Code:USP
Owned: Government of the State of São Paulo
Operator: ViaMobilidade (CCR)
Map Name:Track layout

Cidade Universitária is a train station on ViaMobilidade Line 9-Emerald, in the district of Alto de Pinheiros in São Paulo.

History

The station was built by Fepasa to attend University of São Paulo students, being opened on 4 April 1981.[1] In 1996, CPTM starts operating the Fepasa commuter train lines, including this station. It was reformed and reopened on 28 March 2010.[2] Between 28 August 2000 and 9 September 2011, it was connected with São Paulo Metro station Vila Madalena through the Orca Shuttle Service.[3]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Cidade Universitaria. Estações Ferroviárias do Brasil. pt. Ralph. Mnnucci Giesbrecht. 19 July 2019.
  2. Web site: Governo entrega estações modernizadas da Linha 9-Esmeralda da CPTM. Governo do Estado de São Paulo. pt. 28 March 2010. 19 July 2019.
  3. Web site: Ponte ORCA Cidade Universitária/VIla Madalena encerra operação. Governo do Estado de São Paulo. pt. 8 September 2011. 19 July 2019.