São Paulo Metropolitan Trains rolling stock explained

The operational rolling stock of São Paulo Metropolitan Trains is composed different compositions of 12 different series, produced between 1956 and 2024, and it is the largest rolling stock of Brazil, split between Companhia Paulista de Trens Metropolitanos and ViaMobilidade. The Company are passing by a deep stock modernization since 2007, which aims to withdraw the whole old trains. The modernization is being done also in the lines. Although, the biggest part of the modernization works is suffering delays since the initial prediction of completion was exceeded in 2012 and, because of that, the Company has been withdrawing the old stock (trains prior to 1998) gradually. The trains are identified by serial numbers and they are with your visual communication being updated to the new red pattern in so far as they undergo into general review, which occurs after a certain mileage. Older trains already passed by several visual modifications, internal and external, besides small, medium and large reforms. All CPTM trains have a broad track gauge and overhead catenary electric transmission of 3 kV DC. All lines operates with ATC system, however, Lines 7, 9 and 12 are being modernized to ATO, and Lines 8, 10, and 11 to CBTC. All operating compositions have the two new systems when the new signalling works.

Current stock

Series with links have an information page about them in Portuguese.
All new EMUs undergo tests in all lines, but the Company keeps on exclusive tracks for various tests at Presidente Altino's courtyard and in Line 7.

Series	Lines in operation	Previous lines	Fabrication year	First owner	Manufacturer	Maximum velocity^[1]	Trains/cars in operation	Notes
*2000*	Currently: Ex Sapphire	Previous: Coral	1997/1999	CPTM	. CAF . ADTranz . Alstom	90 km/h (56 mph)	15/120	Started operation in Line 12 in August 2016, and all these series weree gradually transferred to it. On March 2024 it was announced they retired First CPTM's series with air conditioning system and VVVF engines.
*2070*	Currently: Sapphire	Previous: Diamond Emerald	2007/2008	CPTM	. Bombardier . Alstom . CAF	100 km/h (62 mph)	5/40	Unit 2091-2092 is immobilized by derailment and being "cannibalized" (reuse of parts) by CPTM's maintenance.
*2500*	Currently: Jade	Previous:---	2019/2020	CPTM	. CRRC Qingdao Sifang	90 km/h (56 mph)	8/64	The compositions are equipped with luggage racks for passengers users of the airport.^[2]
*3000*	Currently:Out of service	Previous: Ruby Diamond Emerald Turquoise^{(with 8 cars)}	2000	CPTM	. Siemens . Mitsui . SGP	90 km/h (56 mph)	5/40	Started to operate in the new Express service in Line 10 in October 2016. So far, no units has suffered accidents. All of the compositions of this series are out of service.^[3]
*5400*	Currently: Diamond^(Op.Ext.)	Previous:---	1978/1980	Fepasa	. Francorail . CCTU . MTE . Cobrasma	100 km/h (62 mph)	6/24	This series was born by the new formation and reform done in some of the withdrawn 5000 series, to operate in the reconstructed operational extension of Line 8, between Itapevi and Amador Bueno stations, since April 2014.
*7000*	Currently: Diamond Emerald	Previous: Ruby Turquoise Coral Sapphire	2009/2011	CPTM	. CAF	100 km/h (62 mph)	38/304	7005-7008 - Unit withdrawn after a serious accident.; 7069-7072 - Abandoned unit in CAF Hortolândia plant.
*7500*	Currently: Diamond Emerald	Previous: Ruby Turquoise	2010/2011	CPTM	. CAF	100 km/h (62 mph)	8/64	It has only one difference between the 7000 and 7500 series: the seating arrangement.
*8000*	Currently: Coral	Previous: Diamond Emerald	2011/2012	CPTM	. CAF	90 km/h (56 mph)	34/272	Substituted the 5000 and 5500 series. It was the first CPTM's train to have open gangway. By the way, your design is very similar to 7000 and 7500 series, but aside of open gangway, the 8000 have larger doors and minor engine changes. The seating arrangement is equal to the 7500. This series have a concession that permits them to operate only on Line 8. Compositions S052 and S112 collided on March 2, 2017, in Barueri station. The two compositions will be probably withdrawn forever, because their structure was seriously affected. Nevertheless, there were only 5 injured people on the accident.
*8500*	Currently: Ruby Emerald Turquoise Sapphire	Previous: Coral	2015/2017	CPTM	. CAF	90 km/h (56 mph)	11/88(H508, H512, H516, H520, H532, H536, H540, H544, H564, H568, H576)	This stock is part of 65 ordered trains, which purchase was made in 2013. 1st train (8513-8516) started operation on July 6, 2016, on Line 11. it has the CBTC and ATO systems as standard. With all trains delivered, it will be 35 compositions with 280 cars. Being manufactured in Hortolândia, São Paulo, in CAF plant. After less than a year of use, some compositions are suffering structural and braking issues. The problems are already being solved.
*8900*	Currently: Diamond Emerald	Previous:---	2023/2024	ViaMobilidade	Alstom	90 km/h (56 mph)	1/8	One train operational, one train in tests and other 34 under construction.^[4]
*9000*	Currently: Sapphire	Previous: Coral Jade	2011/2014	CPTM	Alstom	90 km/h (56 mph)	9/72	Started operations in Brazil's 2014 World Cup. The first units were delivered in 2012. However, many problems were detected on the tests, and they came back to production line to solve them. The series was delivered again in 2014, before World Cup start. It has open gangway.
*9500*	Currently: Ruby	Previous: Turquoise Jade	2017/2018	CPTM	. Hyundai Rotem	90 km/h (56 mph)	30/240

Extinct stock

Series	Last line in operation	Previous lines	Fabrication year	Last year in operation	Manufacturer	First owner	Maximum velocity	Trains/cars in operation	Notes
*1100*	Ruby	Turquoise	1956/1957	2018	EFSJ	. Budd Company . Mafersa	100 km/h (62 mph)	9/54(J102, J108, J112, J116, J117, J118, J121, J122, J123)	1108 and 1118 - Units operating exclusively in operational extension. 1103 - Inactive unit, due to total loss in a serious accident in Perus station, in 2000, with the 1700 Series unit 1740. The 3 remaining cars, 1318-1218-1118, were coupled into reserve unit 1115, normally operating now. 1105-1106 - Units withdrawn in 2015. 1104-1109 - Units withdrawn in 2016.
*1400*	Sapphire	Ruby Turquoise Coral	1976/1977	2017	RFFSA	. Budd Company . Mafersa	100 km/h (62 mph)	2/12(E402, E412)	1401-1402 and 1409-1412 - Are the last 2 compositions operating. 1403- 1404 - Last train in operation in Line 7. Withdrawn in October 2016.
*1600*	Ruby^{(with four cars)}	Turquoise Coral Sapphire	1978	2017	. Budd Company . Mafersa	RFFSA	100 km/h (62 mph)	40/120	1601-1612 and 1602-1613 - Last units in operation in Line 7 and modified with four cars, in metropolitan and red pattern, were withdrawn in January 2017 after frequent breakdowns. The withdraw is still not confirmed by CPTM, but they are unlikely to return to operation. Originally, each composition were made by 6 cars, divided in 2 EMUs.
*1700*	Ruby^{(with four cars)}	Turquoise	1987	2019	CBTU	. Mafersa . Hitachi	120 km/h (75 mph)	12/80(G712, G722, G732, G736, G740, G744, G748, G750, GX718, GX728, GX730, GX742)	1741-1742 - Only unit with CPTM's original pattern. 1707-1708; 1719-1720 and 1723-1724 - Units with original pattern, but inactive. 1717-1718; 1727-1728; 1729-1730 and 1741-1742 - Operates only in Line 7's operational extension between Francisco Morato and Jundiaí stations.
*2100*	Currently: Out Of Operation Turquoise	Previous: Coral Emerald	1974/1977	2024	Renfe	. CAF	140 km/h (87 mph)	24/144	Originally projected to be medium distance regional EMUs, were adapted, modernized and bought of Renfe in 1998 for CPTM's metropolitan operation.
*4400*	Coral	Coral	1965	2018	EFCB	. Cobrasma . FNV	100 km/h (62 mph)	12/72	4430-4431; 4408-4425 and 4409-4410 - Units withdrawn in 2015. 4403-4420 - Unit withdrawn in 2017.
*4800*	Diamond^(Ext.Op.)	Emerald	1957/1958	2010	. Toshiba . Kawasaki. Nippon	EFS	?	?	All units were withdrawn in April 2010, but they are still part of CPTM's patrimony. Actually the remaining units are parked at Presidente Altino yard (4802 and 4807 with red pattern, e 4808, on graffiti). 3 units were donated to CTB, in Salvador city, capital of the Brazilian state of Bahia. Of 3 units, one is already withdrawn.
*5000*	Diamond	Emerald^{(with six cars)}	1978	2012	. Francorail . CCTU . MTE . Cobrasma	Fepasa	100 km/h (62 mph)	48/288	Withdrawn in 2012, but they are still part of CPTM's patrimony. One unit is in the original pattern of Fepasa in Presidente Altino yard. It suffered an accident in the 1980s and then was retired definitely. It was the longest suburban train in the world, with 12 cars and 250 m (820 ft), and was even registered in the Guinness Book. Until today the title is of the TUE.
*5500*	Diamond^{(With 12 cars)} Coral^{(With 8 cars)} Sapphire^{(With 8 cars)}	---	1978/1979	2012	. Sorefame. ACEC	Fepasa	100 km/h (62 mph)	16/108	Withdrawn in 2012, but they are still part of CPTM's patrimony. It had one unit in CPTM's red pattern and another were being painted, but they were withdrawn before delivery. One reason of your retirement was the extremely high energy consumption. Therefore, they were nicknamed "eletrocarros" ("Electricars").
*5550*	Sapphire	---	2007/2008	2016	. Bombardier. Tejofran. ACEC	CPTM	100 km/h (62 mph)	8/32	The only train fleet that has been completely extinct, that is, there isn't even a single railcar.waste.

Notelist

a. Transferred to ViaMobilidade. From the 40 trains, 19 were returned to CPTM and 19 were permanently kept with ViaMobilidade, besides 2 out of service.
b. Temporarily borrowed to ViaMobilidade.

References

For operational rules, all CPTM lines are today limited in 90 km/h (56 mph).
Web site: Veja como serão os trens da Linha 13-Jade, que atenderá o Aeroporto de Guarulhos. Metrô CPTM. pt. Ricardo. Meier. 3 September 2017. 8 January 2021. See how will be the Line 13-Jade trains, which will attend Guarulhos Airport.
Web site: Série 3000 da CPTM segue inoperante e sem destino. Via Trólebus. pt-br. Renato. Lobo. 24 September 2021. 31 July 2023.
Web site: ViaMobilidade vai receber sete novos trens ainda no primeiro semestre, diz Tarcísio. Metrô CPTM. pt-br. Ricardo. Meier. 28 February 2023. 31 July 2023.

External links

Official page of CPTM