High-Speed Train (TAV), Estimated investment: US$

The High Speed ​​Train (TAV) is a high speed passenger rail service that will connect the cities of Rio de Janeiro, Sao Paulo and Campinas. The TAV project represents a new technological milestone for Brazil, comprising of a new transportation alternative that will offer to passengers a comfortable, safe, fast, reliable and high quality trip.
The project, which has estimated investments worth over US$ 17.8 billion, will reduce the pressure imposed by the growing passengers flow on congested highways and airports located over the Rio de Janeiro - Sao Paulo axis.
The National Land Transport Agency (ANTT) is the agency responsible for the bidding process for the operation concession. The bidding documents with the process rules were launched on December 13, 2012.
After the first phase, it will be defined the model for the infrastructure works (bridges, viaducts, tunnels and permanent way). The infrastructure executive design will be contracted by the National Planning