Metro-Airport Connection
{{short description|Subway-airport rail link in Porto Alegre, Brazil}}
{{Infobox rail line
| name = Metro-Airport Connection
| color = 000000
| logo = Trensurb - logo.png
| logo_width = 250px
| image = Aeromovel 00.JPG
| image_width = 300px
| caption = People mover in operation in Salgado Filho International Airport
| type = People mover/Airport rail link
| system = Porto Alegre Metro
| status = Out of service{{cite web |url=https://www.trensurb.gov.br/servicos/horarios |title=Operação da conexão metrô-aeroporto (aeromóvel) |editor=TrensUrb |language=pt-BR |access-date=2024-10-22}}
| locale = Porto Alegre, Brazil
| start = Aeroporto
| end = Terminal 1
| stations = 2
| open = 10 August 2013
| owner = 20px Government of the State of Rio Grande do Sul
| operator = 17px Trensurb
| character = Fully elevated
| stock = 3 T'Trans/Aeromóvel Brasil S.A. A-100/200 stock (2 trains)
| linelength = {{convert|1011|m|ft|abbr=on}}
| tracks = 1
| gauge = {{Track gauge|1600 mm|lk=on}}
| minradius = {{convert|35|m|ft|abbr=on}}
| speed_km/h = 65
| signalling = CBTC
| maxincline = 3%
| website = {{URL|www.trensurb.gov.br}}
| map = {{Metro-Airport Connection}}
}}
Metro-Airport Connection ({{langx|pt|Conexão Metrô-Aeroporto}}) is a people mover system operating in Porto Alegre, connecting Aeroporto station of the Porto Alegre Metro to Terminal 1 of the Salgado Filho International Airport. It is operated by Trensurb.{{cite web|url=http://www.trensurb.gov.br/paginas/galeria_projetos_detalhes.php?codigo_sitemap=87|title=Conexão Metrô-Conexão|website=Trensurb|language=pt|accessdate=21 January 2021}}
Because of the massive 2024 Rio Grande do Sul floods and the damages on the track, the Aeromóvel is out of service ever since. It is scheduled to return in 2026.{{cite news |url=https://pontospravoar.com/aeromovel-aeroporto-porto-alegre-retornara-2026/ |website=Pontos para voar |title=Aeromóvel do Aeroporto de Porto Alegre só retornará em 2026 |first=Fátima |last=Pasquotto |date=2025-02-10 |accessdate=2025-05-13 |language=pt-br}}
Characteristics
It is composed by a sole elevated track with two stations and {{convert|814|m|ft|abbr=on}} of extension, opened to the public on 10 August 2013.{{cite news|url=http://noticias.terra.com.br/brasil/cidades/primeiro-aeromovel-do-brasil-e-inaugurado-por-dilma-em-porto-alegre,b3a13304f7860410VgnVCM5000009ccceb0aRCRD.html|title=Primeiro aeromóvel do Brasil é inaugurado por Dilma em Porto Alegre|website=Terra|language=pt|first=Daniel|last=Favero|date=10 August 2013|accessdate=21 January 2021}} Since 7 May 2014, the system operates commercially, initially charging a fare of R$ 1.70 (US$ {{To USD|1.70|BRA|year=2014}} in 2014) and free interchange with Porto Alegre Metro.{{cite web|url=http://g1.globo.com/rs/rio-grande-do-sul/noticia/2014/05/aeromovel-de-porto-alegre-inicia-operacao-comercial-nesta-quarta-feira.html|title=Aeromóvel de Porto Alegre inicia operação comercia nesta quarta-feira|website=G1|language=pt|date=7 May 2014|accessdate=21 January 2021}}
The APM used the Aeromovel pneumatic propulsion design, which was developed in Brazil.
See also
References
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External links
- [http://www.trensurb.gov.br/home.php Trensurb official website]
- [https://prefeitura.poa.br Prefecture of Porto Alegre official website]
{{Automated trains and fixed-guideway transit}}
Category:Railway lines opened in 2013
Category:Metre-gauge railways in Brazil