The Companhia Paulista de Trens Metropolitanos (CPTM) resumed operation of lines 11-Coral, 12-Safira, and 13-Jade on Friday, July 24, 2026 [1].
This move follows a period of severe technical failures that caused widespread chaos for commuters earlier this week. The decision to revert control to the state operator ensures that critical transit infrastructure remains functional while the transition to private management is re-evaluated.
CPTM will maintain control of these specific lines for an additional 90-day period [1]. The lines had been conceded to the operator Trivia Trens, but the state stepped back in just three days after the concessionaire took over [1].
The disruption included significant service issues on line 12-Safira. In a previous instance of instability, the line experienced reduced speeds between 5:50 a.m. and 7:25 a.m. [2]. These types of failures prompted authorities to intervene to prevent further systemic collapse of the commuter-rail network in São Paulo.
While some reports from DGABC suggest that railway worker strikes are affecting the lines, G1 said that CPTM is returning to normal operations as of this Friday [1]. The 90-day window is intended to stabilize the network, and address the technical shortcomings that led to the recent disruptions.
The state's decision to pause the concession reflects the volatility of transferring high-capacity transit lines to private entities. By resuming operation, CPTM aims to restore passenger confidence and ensure the reliability of the Coral, Safira, and Jade lines during the temporary transition period.
“CPTM will maintain control of these specific lines for an additional 90-day period”
The rapid reversal of the Trivia Trens concession highlights the high operational risks associated with privatizing São Paulo's rail network. By intervening after only three days, the state is prioritizing immediate service stability over the long-term goal of privatization, suggesting that the concessionaire may have lacked the technical readiness to handle the network's complexity.
