Franco da Rocha (CPTM)

Railway station in São Paulo, Brazil From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Franco da Rocha is a train station on TIC Trens Line 7-Ruby, located in Franco da Rocha.

LocationR. Cavalheiro Ângelo Sestini, 200
Vila Artur Sestini
Brazil
Owned by Government of the State of São Paulo
Operated by TIC Trens (Grupo Comporte)
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Franco da Rocha
TUE Mafersa Hitachi 1700 leaving Franco da Rocha station towards Francisco Morato.
General information
LocationR. Cavalheiro Ângelo Sestini, 200
Vila Artur Sestini
Brazil
Owned by Government of the State of São Paulo
Operated by TIC Trens (Grupo Comporte)
PlatformsIsland platform
ConnectionsBus interchange East Franco da Rocha Bus Terminal
Bus interchange West Franco da Rocha Bus Terminal
Construction
Structure typeAt-grade
Other information
Station codeFDR
History
Opened1 February 1888
Rebuilt10 May 2014
Previous namesJuquery
Services
Preceding station São Paulo Metropolitan Trains Following station
Baltazar Fidélis
towards Jundiaí
Line 7 Caieiras
Track layout
Location
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History

The original station was opened by São Paulo Railway on 1 February 1888, named Juquery. Years later, it was renamed after Francisco Franco da Rocha, doctor responsible for the opening of Juqueri hospital complex.[1]

The new building is contemporary and adapted to people with disabilities, with tactile floor, adapted restrooms for wheelchairs, elevators and escalators.[2]

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