TIC Trens

What TIC Trens does

TIC Trens S.A. is a privately held Brazilian railway concessionaire headquartered in São Paulo that assumed operation, maintenance, and modernization of Linha 7-Rubi on November 26, 2025, under a 30-year concession granted by ARTESP. Linha 7-Rubi is the longest passenger train line in São Paulo, connecting the capital to Jundiaí across 17 stations. The company is concurrently implementing the TIC Eixo Norte project—Brazil's first medium-speed intercity rail service—which includes the Trem Intercidades (TIC) express from São Paulo to Campinas at up to 140 km/h (operations targeted 2031) and the Trem Intermetropolitano (TIM) covering 44 km between Jundiaí and Campinas in approximately 33 minutes (operations targeted 2029).

The company's underlying technology stack centers on railway signaling systems (current ATC, future ETCS Level 2 for the new TIC/TIM services), network electrification, train control, and passenger information systems. Operational technology includes a custom LANDER train simulator for machinist training, a mobile application for iOS and Android providing journey planning and real-time updates, contactless payment-by-approximation at turnstiles, and pilot free onboard Wi-Fi. Equipment is sourced from CRRC (China), including maintenance vehicles weighing up to 111 tons. Station modernization investments include the R$ 1.3 billion Água Branca hub connecting seven rail lines. The company maintains LGPD-aligned privacy governance and a formal compliance program referencing ISO 37301/37001/37002 frameworks.

The revenue model combines public fare revenue (R$ 5.40 per trip with statutory exemptions) collected through ticket counters, self-service machines, integrated transport cards, and contactless turnstile payment, with ancillary income from station commercial spaces (shops, kiosks) and advertising/media (panels, banners, digital totems, onboard screens, naming rights). Customer segments consist of diffuse daily commuters (students, workers, elderly passengers) and regulatory counterparties (ARTESP). Distribution is direct-to-consumer via 17 physical stations and digital channels (mobile app, WhatsApp support, website). The company is led by CEO Pedro Moro alongside directors of Operations and Maintenance (José Luiz Bastos), Implementation (Federico D. Andrés), with a DPO (Olivia Shibata Nishiyama) and Client Experience Manager (Diana Mari Siqueira).

Name

TIC Trens

Legal name

TIC Trens S.A.

Website

https://tictrens.com.br

Company type

Private

Founded year

2024

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

TIC Trens S.A. is a privately held Brazilian railway concessionaire that operates Linha 7-Rubi (São Paulo–Jundiaí, 17 stations) under a 30-year ARTESP concession and is building the TIC Eixo Norte intercity rail project connecting São Paulo to Campinas with TIM and TIC services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Passenger Rail Transportation

NAICS

Commuter Rail Systems (485112)

SIC

Local & Suburban Transit & Interurban Hwy Passenger Trans (4100)

akta.pro primary industry

National Intercity Rail Operators (State/Franchise) (THAIAAAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Commuter Rail Feeder & Branch Line Services (THAIACAG), Railway Stations (Intercity & Regional) (THAIALAA)

Keywords

• Commuter rail services
• Railway concession operations
• Intercity train transport
• Passenger rail network
• Rail transit infrastructure

Headquarters

HQ city

São Paulo

HQ country

Brazil

HQ region

Latin America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Infrastructure, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Tarifa Pública de Passageiros: Public fare revenue from passenger transportation on Line 7-Rubi, currently R$ 5.40 per trip with statutory free travel provisions. Revenue from integrated transport card systems.
2. Pontos Comerciais: Commercial spaces in strategic stations for shops, kiosks, and passenger services, generating auxiliary revenue supporting railway operations.
3. Publicidade e Mídia: Advertising and media spaces including station panels, banners, digital totems, onboard screens, special campaigns, brand activations, and naming rights of areas or services.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

TIC Trens operates and maintains the Linha 7-Rubi metropolitan commuter rail line (17 stations connecting São Paulo to Jundiaí) under a 30-year government concession assumed on November 26, 2025. The company is also implementing Brazil's first medium-speed intercity train, the TIC Eixo Norte (São Paulo to Campinas at up to 140 km/h) and the TIM regional service (Jundiaí to Campinas in 33 minutes). Ancillary passenger services include tariff and payment systems, accessibility infrastructure, commercial spaces, advertising, bicycle transport, and customer support channels.

Product overview

TIC Trens operates a comprehensive railway system comprising three integrated services: Linha 7-Rubi (the core metropolitan rail line connecting São Paulo to Jundiaí with 17 stations, the longest passenger train line in São Paulo), the future Trem Intercidades (TIC) Eixo Norte (medium-speed express intercity service from São Paulo to Campinas at 140 km/h), and the future Trem Intermetropolitano (TIM) connecting Jundiaí to Campinas in 33 minutes. Supporting infrastructure includes a mobile application for journey planning, free onboard Wi-Fi (in pilot), contactless payment systems, commercial spaces and advertising services, bicycle transport and parking facilities, and accessibility features including ramps, elevators, accessible taxis, and baby care rooms. The concessionaire also provides passenger services such as incident declarations, customer support via phone/WhatsApp, and lost-and-found management.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• TIC Eixo Norte: Trem Intercidades (TIC) Eixo Norte - the intercity express train service that will connect São Paulo to Campinas, planned as Brazil's first medium-speed intercity train at 140 km/h.
• TIM
• Linha 7-Rubi

Products and services

• Linha 7-Rubi Commuter Rail Service Metropolitan passenger rail line operated by TIC Trens, connecting São Paulo (Palmeiras-Barra Funda) to Jundiaí across 17 stations including Água Branca, Lapa, Piqueri, Pirituba, Vila Clarice, Jaraguá, Vila Aurora, Perus, Caieiras, Franco da Rocha, Baltazar Fidélis, Francisco Morato, Botujuru, Campo Limpo Paulista, Várzea Paulista, and Jundiaí. It is the longest passenger train line in São Paulo, operating daily from 4h to midnight, and is targeted at daily commuters traveling between São Paulo and Jundiaí municipalities.
• Trem Intercidades (TIC) Eixo Norte Express intercity train service linking São Paulo to Campinas. Brazil's first medium-speed intercity train, designed to operate at speeds of up to 140 km/h with capacity for up to 860 passengers per trip. Targeted at intercity travelers between São Paulo and Campinas.
• Trem Intermetropolitano (TIM) Regional metropolitan train service connecting Jundiaí to Campinas with stops in Louveira, Vinhedo, and Valinhos. The 44-kilometer route is planned to take approximately 33 minutes. Targeted at commuters in the Jundiaí–Campinas corridor.
• TIC Trens Mobile Application Mobile app for iOS and Android providing real-time operational information, route planning, fare information, and accessibility resources for Linha 7-Rubi and TIC services. Targeted at daily rail passengers seeking journey information.
• Commercial Spaces and Advertising at Stations

Quantifiable outcome

• Line 7-Rubi modernization including accessibility improvements at Campo Limpo Paulista, Perus, Várzea Paulista, Botujuru, Caieiras, Vila Clarice, and Pirituba stations
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

18 partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• SENAI-SPminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Young apprentices program (Estação Aprender) training 40 students in Maintenance and Customer Service areas.
• LANDER Simulation & Training SolutionscoreTechnology or Integration · 1 January 2026Train simulator development partnership for TIC Eixo Norte. LANDER is the world leader in simulator development providing interfaces matching TIC/TIM train fleets and ETCS Level 2 signaling systems.
• Inteli (Instituto de Tecnologia e Liderança)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 October 2025Innovation partnership connecting students to real railway mobility challenges. Students develop technological solutions with TIC Trens professional guidance for potential application in Line 7-Rubi, TIM, and TIC Eixo Norte operations.
• SEST SENATcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for health, wellbeing, and social citizenship actions at Line 7-Rubi stations. Includes free health services, orientation, preventive actions, theatrical interventions, and social awareness campaigns for passengers.
• Audible (Amazon)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerFree audiobook initiative providing literary content at Line 7-Rubi stations (Franco da Rocha, Francisco Morato, Vila Aurora) via QR codes for passenger engagement and cultural enrichment.
• CIEE (Centro de Integração Empresa-Escola)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerEmployability partnership providing career guidance, internship programs, and professional training for young passengers at Line 7-Rubi stations.
• CETEC - Centro Técnico de EnfermagemminorGTM or Marketing PartnerHealth partnership providing free health orientation services including hypertension, diabetes, and viral hepatitis awareness at Jundiaí station.
• Anhanguera EducacionalminorGTM or Marketing PartnerEducational partnership for health awareness campaigns and services at Line 7-Rubi stations.
• Projeto Help (Instituto Mão Dupla)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerMental health partnership providing active listening, emotional support spaces, and awareness messages at stations Jundiaí, Lapa, Francisco Morato, Franco da Rocha.
• Associação Cultural Comunitária Pró-MoratominorGTM or Marketing PartnerCultural partnership for music performances, employability programs, and social impact initiatives at Francisco Morato station.
• Associação LyraminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLGBTI+ rights partnership providing the Unidade Móvel LGBTI+ mobile unit offering free legal, psychological, social, and educational guidance at Line 7-Rubi stations.
• Instituto George Mark KlabinminorGTM or Marketing PartnerTraining partner for the Pró-Formação professional qualification program serving youth from vulnerable communities.
• Caradecão FilmesminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSocial short film trilogy production in partnership with SEST SENAT for passenger awareness and social consciousness campaigns.
• CRRC (China Railway Rolling Stock Corporation)minorOthersChinese rolling stock manufacturer providing maintenance vehicles and locomotives for Line 7-Rubi operations. Vehicles weighing up to 111 tons shipped from China to Santos port.
• CBFA SocialminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSocial railway exhibition presenting history and importance of the railway sector with educational content and interactive experiences at Francisco Morato station.
• Clínica Serenidade do ToqueminorGTM or Marketing PartnerFree massage therapy sessions for passengers at Perus station, conducted by visually impaired massage therapists promoting inclusion and wellbeing.
• Editora EcoarteminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPublisher partnership for children's book distribution (Um Trânsito Tranquilo para Todos) for traffic safety awareness during Maio Amarelo campaign.
• Laé de SouzaminorGTM or Marketing PartnerChildren's book author for traffic safety awareness campaign, conducting book signing and reader interactions at Francisco Morato station.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Keolis: French global operator of urban and commuter rail concessions worldwide. Comparable as a third-party rail concession operator running franchised public transport services across multiple geographies, including the Americas.
• National Express: UK-listed global transport operator running rail franchises and bus services. Comparable as a public/private franchise operator of passenger rail with regulatory and contract structures analogous to the Brazilian concession model.
• Metrô de São Paulo: State operator of São Paulo's urban metro system (Lines 1-4, 15). It is a broader incumbent that shares the same regulatory environment and connects with TIC Trens' stations via the Água Branca and Palmeiras-Barra Funda interchanges.
• Transdev: French-based global operator of passenger rail and transit services under concession contracts. A broad incumbent peer in the franchise/concession rail operations model with similar risk profile and contract structures.
• Renfe: Spanish national rail operator running both commuter and high-speed intercity services. Comparable in running an integrated network that combines commuter rail with high/medium-speed intercity operations on shared concessions or franchises.

Direct peers

• SuperVia: Rio de Janeiro's commuter rail concessionaire operating under a similar franchise model with the state government. Highly comparable on business model, regulatory dynamic, and fare structure to TIC Trens.
• ViaMobilidade: Concessionaire operating Lines 5-Lilás and 17-Ouro of the São Paulo Metro under a similar public-private franchise model, making it the closest Brazilian peer in terms of concession structure, urban rail operations, and regulatory environment.
• Brightline: US private-sector higher-speed intercity rail operator (Miami–Orlando, planned Las Vegas–Los Angeles). Closest international peer in terms of being a private operator launching new medium-speed intercity service in a market historically dominated by buses, cars, and air.
• CPTM (Companhia Paulista de Trens Metropolitanos): State-owned operator of the other São Paulo metropolitan commuter rail lines (Lines 10-Turquesa, 11-Coral, 12-Safira, 13-Jade). TIC Trens directly took over Line 7-Rubi from CPTM, making it a near-perfect operational peer on the same network.

Regional players

• VLT Carioca: Light rail operator in Rio de Janeiro under a PPP/concession framework. Comparable as a Brazilian light-rail concessionaire with similar fare-regulated revenue and ancillary commercial income, though operating in a different city and mode.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors2 records

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M&A

Investments

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