Governor Tarcísio de Freitas is transforming São Paulo’s transport by partnering with private firms to launch four major urban rail projects. These developments strengthen city connections, like between Santos and São José dos Campos, and bring modern Light Rail Transit systems to Campinas and Sorocaba. These efforts expand on the São Paulo to Campinas rail […]
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