São Paulo Metro Line 17 SkyRail Vehicle Rolls off Production Line
Shenzhen, China — On March 26th, São Paulo Metro Line 17 (Gold Line) SkyRail vehicle developed by BYD rolled off the production line in Guang'an city, in the southwest Sichuan province. The ceremony was held at BYD's global headquarters in Shenzhen. João Dória, Governor of São Paulo; Paulo Galli, Secretary of Metropolitan Transport of São Paulo; Silvani Pereira, President of São Paulo Metro; Minister Jin Hongjun, Chargé d'affaires, Embassy of China in Brazil; Stella Li, Executive Vice President of BYD Company Limited and CEO of BYD Americas, witnessed the ceremony online.
Ji Xiaoping, General Manager of BYD Rail Transit Industry Office, Liu Weihua, General Manager of BYD Communication Signal Co., Ltd., Ren Lin, Vice President of BYD, Liu Kading, Vice President of BYD, and Shao Weilin, Finance Director of BYD America Auto Sales Division, attended the ceremony on-site in Shenzhen(From left to right)
São Paulo Line 17 Gold will connect several metro lines along the way, and it also will pass through a strategic point in the city, Congonhas Airport. It will be an important part of the city's comprehensive transportation system. BYD Skyrail will help to reduce congestion and bring passengers a more pleasant and convenient green travel experience.
The vehicles are specially tailored to the unique geographical environment and operating habits of São Paulo. With a minimum turning radius, SkyRail is well adapted to São Paulo's communities in the downtown area. Additionally, it is equipped with a fully automatic operation system, which enables more precise operations control, resulting in higher punctuality. Meanwhile, the security systems include an on-board passenger information system(PIS), CCTV, and emergency intercom, providing passengers with professional, reliable, and real-time service.
João Dória, Governor of São Paulo, said, "BYD SkyRail is a brand-new technology achievement. Line 17 Gold will be a modern and convenient means of transport, connecting the second largest airport in Brazil and providing greater convenience for tourism and transportation in São Paulo.”
Minister Jin Hongjun, Chargé d'affaires, Embassy of China in Brazil, said, "São Paulo Line 17 Gold SkyRail will bring more efficient and intelligent urban transportation experience to the people of São Paulo. It is another major achievement in the cooperation between China and Brazil. BYD always focuses on demand of the local market, promoting bilateral collaboration in clean energy, and giving new impetus to green industry and transportation development in Brazil.”
Stella Li, Executive Vice President of BYD Company Limited and CEO of BYD Americas, said, "Today not only is the SkyRail rolling out off the production line, but also is our dreams rolling to the future, a sustainable pleasant world. We will cooperate with local universities to build up an R&D center and bring innovation to São Paulo. We will continue to work with local partners to electrify the public transportation system. People and families will enjoy high-performance and high-quality electric vehicles very soon.”
Representing China's strategic focus on fostering "new infrastructure”, BYD's rail transit solutions are warmly received as it strikes up new partnerships, bringing Chinese technology to the world. In the future, BYD will continue to work hard with its leading new energy technology and high-quality rail transit offerings to help cities around the world build low-carbon transportation and achieve sustainable development.
