The first of a batch of 18 electric multiple-unit sets built by a French consortium is on its way to Sao Paulo, where upgrading of the city's heavily-used commuter routes is in progress. A further 82 sets are to be built in Brazil by Cobrasma, so that by mid-1981 Fepasa will have the nucleus of an up-to-date EMU fleet for its 1600 mm gauge suburban lines. Gives a brief description of the equipment.


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    Title :

    French EMUs begin Sao Paulo suburban renaissance


    Additional title:

    Franzoesische 'EMU's beginnen die Neugestaltung der Vorstadt Sao Paulo's


    Published in:

    Publication date :

    1978


    Size :

    3 Seiten


    Type of media :

    Article (Journal)


    Type of material :

    Print


    Language :

    English




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