Overview
- The federal government formally unveiled the TAV to offer an alternative to busy air and road travel between Rio de Janeiro, São Paulo and Campinas.
- Trains are specified to reach 350 km/h, cutting the Rio–São Paulo journey to about 1 hour 45 minutes along an approximately 510 km corridor.
- The project includes extensive tunnels and viaducts, electric rolling stock, and energy‑efficient stations to reduce environmental impact.
- Investment is estimated between US$10 billion and US$20 billion under a public–private funding model.
- Authorities outlined a provisional schedule targeting construction in 2027 and service in 2032, with financing, approvals and procurement still to be finalized.