TIC Trens
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TIC Trens is a private rail transport company, headquartered in São Paulo, Brazil, and responsible for the operation of Line 7-Ruby of the São Paulo Metropolitan Trains system and the construction of the Northern Branch of Intercity Train, connecting São Paulo to Campinas, and the Intermetropolitan Train, connecting Jundiaí to Campinas, with stops in Valinhos, Louveira and Vinhedo.[1][2]
Main regionGreater São Paulo
Fleet
- 240 Hyundai Rotem 9500 Series (30 trains)
- 56 CRRC Intermetropolitan model (7 trains)
- 120 CRRC Intercity model (15 trains)
Stations called at17
Parent companyGrupo Comporte
| Overview | |
|---|---|
| Main region | Greater São Paulo |
| Fleet |
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| Stations called at | 17 |
| Parent company | Grupo Comporte |
| Headquarters | São Paulo |
| Key people | Pedro Moro (Chairman) |
| Dates of operation | 7 May 2024–present |
| Predecessor | CPTM |
| Technical | |
| Track gauge | 1,600 mm (5 ft 3 in) |
| Electrification | 3 kV DC catenary |
| Length | 57 km (35 mi) |
| Operating speed |
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| Other | |
| Website | www |
It is controlled by Brazilian Grupo Comporte and Chinese CRRC, which came together to compete in the Intercity Train auction.[3] The company operated CPTM Line 7 under supervision until full operation on 26 November 2025.[4][5]
Lines
| Line | Color | Termini | Length | Stations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Line 7 | Ruby | Palmeiras-Barra Funda ↔ Jundiaí | 57 km (35 mi) | 17 |
Future developments
| Service | Termini | Length | Stations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Intercity | Água Branca ↔ Campinas | 101 km (63 mi) | 3 |
| Intermetropolitan | Jundiaí ↔ Campinas | 44.1 km (27.4 mi) | 5 |