Belo Horizonte Metro Line 1/Line 2

The Belo Horizonte Metro new train project was contracted on May 28, 2024, in Belo Horizonte, the capital of Minas Gerais, Brazil. The new 24 four-car train sets, manufactured by CRRC Changchun, feature automatic train operation (ATO) and a speed of 80 km/h. These trains are designed to serve both the existing Line 1 (replacing aging rolling stock) and the under-construction Line 2. Line 2, a 10.5 km extension with 7 stations, broke ground on September 16, 2024, and is expected to open around 2028. This project aims to alleviate urban traffic pressure and represents a key cooperation between China and Brazil.