Metro-Airport Connection () 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.

Characteristics

It is composed by a sole elevated track with 2 stations and of extension, opened to the public on 10 August 2013. Since 7 May 2014, the system operates commercially, initially charging a fare of R$ 1.70 (US$ in 2014) and free interchange with Porto Alegre Metro.

Metro-Airport Connection

The APM used the Aeromovel pneumatic propulsion design, which was developed in Brazil.

Metro-Airport Connection

See also

Porto Alegre Metro

Salgado Filho International Airport

References

External links

Trensurb official website

Prefecture of Porto Alegre official website

Railway lines opened in 2013

Metre gauge railways in Brazil

Railway lines in Brazil

People movers

Metro-Airport Connection