Franco da Rocha (CPTM)

Last updated
Franco da Rocha
Cptmsymbol.svg
Nova Estacao CPTM, Franco da Rocha. (13984654947).jpg
TUE Mafersa Hitachi 1700 leaving Franco da Rocha station towards Francisco Morato.
General information
LocationR. Cavalheiro Ângelo Sestini, 200
Vila Artur Sestini
Brazil
Owned by Bandeira do estado de Sao Paulo.svg Government of the State of São Paulo
Operated by Cptmsymbol.svg CPTM
Platforms Island platform
Construction
Structure typeAt-grade
Other information
Station codeFDR
History
Opened1 February 1888
Rebuilt10 May 2014
Previous namesJuquery
Services
Preceding station São Paulo Metropolitan Trains Following station
Baltazar Fidélis
towards Jundiaí
Line 7 Caieiras
towards Luz
Service 710 Caieiras
Track layout
BSicon MFADEg.svg
BSicon vSTR.svg
BSicon vSTRgf.svg
BSicon SHI1+l.svg
BSicon SHI1+r.svg
BSicon PLTl.svg
BSicon STR.svg
BSicon PLTr.svg
BSicon STR.svg
BSicon PLTl.svg
BSicon STR.svg
BSicon PLTr.svg
BSicon STR.svg
BSicon PLTl.svg
BSicon STR.svg
BSicon PLTr.svg
BSicon STR.svg
BSicon PLTl.svg
BSicon STR.svg
BSicon PLTr.svg
BSicon STR.svg
BSicon SHI1l.svg
BSicon SHI1r.svg
BSicon vSTRgf.svg
BSicon MFADEf.svg
BSicon vSTR.svg

Franco da Rocha is a train station on CPTM Line 7-Ruby, located in Franco da Rocha.

History

The original station was opened by São Paulo Railway on 1 February 1888, named Juquery. Years later, it was renamed after Francisco Franco da Rocha, doctor responsible for the opening of Juqueri hospital complex. [1]

The new building is contemporary and adapted to people with disabilities, with tactile floor, adapted restrooms for wheelchairs, elevators and escalators. [2]

Related Research Articles

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Franco da Rocha</span> Municipality in Southeast Brazil, São Paulo

Franco da Rocha is a municipality in the state of São Paulo. It is part of the Metropolitan Region of São Paulo. The population is 156,492 in an area of 132.78 km2. The suburban city is served by CPTM Line 7 (Ruby).

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Bom Retiro (district of São Paulo)</span> District of São Paulo, Brazil

Bom Retiro is a central district in the city of São Paulo, Brazil. It is primarily commercial but has industrial and residential areas.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Line 6 (São Paulo Metro)</span>

Line 6 (Orange) (Portuguese: Linha 6–Laranja) is an under construction line of the São Paulo Metro. The first section will be 15.9-kilometre (9.9 mi) long, with 15 stations, and will link the São Joaquim metro station (Line 1 (Blue) to the district of Brasilândia. The branch is known as the "Colleges line" as it will serve many of them along its route (FAAP, PUC-SP and Mackenzie University).

<span class="mw-page-title-main">São Mateus–Jabaquara Metropolitan Corridor</span>

The São Mateus–Jabaquara metropolitan corridor (Portuguese: Corredor Metropolitano São Mateus-Jabaquara), also called ABD Corridor (Corredor ABD) is a bus rapid transit line in Brazil, linking the city of São Paulo to three neighboring cities, Diadema, São Bernardo do Campo and Santo André, as well as (indirectly) Mauá. Operations started in 1988. Its other name references one letter per city (A for Santo André, B for São Bernardo do Campo, and D for Diadema), the same way the ABC region in Greater São Paulo is named.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">ViaMobilidade</span> Brazilian rail transport company

ViaMobilidade is a company in Brazil belonging to Companhia de Concessões Rodoviárias, being responsible for the operation, maintenance and investments in Line 5–Lilac, Line 8–Diamond and Line 9–Emerald of São Paulo Metropolitan Trains for 20 years, through a public-private concession contract, in partnership with the Government of the State of São Paulo.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">São Mateus (São Paulo Metro)</span> São Paulo Metro station

São Mateus is a monorail station of the São Paulo Metro in Brazil. It belongs to Line 15-Silver, which is currently in expansion, and should go to Cidade Tiradentes, connecting with Line 2-Green in Vila Prudente. It is located in Avenida Sapopemba, 13542.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Itaim Paulista (CPTM)</span> Railway station in São Paulo, Brazil

Itaim Paulista is a train station on CPTM Line 12-Sapphire, located in the district of Itaim Paulista, a few meters from Jardim Helena, facilitating the access for passengers of both neighbourhoods, located in the city of São Paulo.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Juventus-Mooca (CPTM)</span> Metro station of CPTM in the municipy of São Paulo, Brazil

Juventus-Mooca is a train station on CPTM's Line 10-Turquoise. It's located in the city of São Paulo.

Prefeito Saladino is a train station on CPTM Line 10-Turquoise, located in the city of Santo André.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Vila Clarice (CPTM)</span> Railway station in São Paulo, Brazil

Vila Clarice is a train station on CPTM Line 7-Ruby, located in the district of Pirituba in São Paulo.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Jaraguá (CPTM)</span> Railway station in São Paulo, Brazil

Jaraguá is a train station on CPTM Line 7-Ruby, in the district of Jaraguá in São Paulo. It is the only CPTM station that has platforms built in different locations. The station is split in two by Estrada de Taipas. This way, the level crossing is open faster for the local traffic and avoid delays.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Perus (CPTM)</span> Railway station in São Paulo, Brazil

Perus is a train station on CPTM Line 7-Ruby, in the district of Perus in São Paulo, Brazil.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Caieiras (CPTM)</span> Railway station in São Paulo, Brazil

Caieiras is a train station on CPTM Line 7-Ruby, located in Caieiras.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Baltazar Fidélis (CPTM)</span> Railway station in São Paulo, Brazil

Baltazar Fidélis is a train station on CPTM Line 7-Ruby, located in the district of Vila Bela in Franco da Rocha.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Francisco Morato (CPTM)</span> Railway station in São Paulo, Brazil

Francisco Morato is a train station on CPTM Line 7-Ruby, located in Francisco Morato.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Domingos de Moraes (CPTM)</span> Railway station in São Paulo, Brazil

Domingos de Moraes is a train station on ViaMobilidade Line 8-Diamond, located in the district of Lapa in São Paulo.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">João Paulo I (São Paulo Metro)</span> Future railway station in São Paulo, Brazil

João Paulo I will be one of the future stations of São Paulo Metro and will belong to Line 6-Orange, which is under construction. In its first phase, with 15.9 km (9.9 mi) of extension, Line 6 should connect Brasilândia, in the North Side, to São Joaquim station of Line 1-Blue. Later, the line should connect Rodovia dos Bandeirantes to the borough of Cidade Líder, in the East Side.

Água Branca will be one of the future stations of São Paulo Metro and will belong to Line 6-Orange, which is under construction. In its first phase, with 15.9 km (9.9 mi) of extension, Line 6 should connect Brasilândia, in the North Side, to São Joaquim station of Line 1-Blue. Later, the line should connect Rodovia dos Bandeirantes to the borough of Cidade Líder, in the East Side.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">FAAP-Pacaembu (São Paulo Metro)</span> Future railway station in São Paulo, Brazil

FAAP-Pacaembu will be one of the future stations of São Paulo Metro and will belong to Line 6-Orange, which is under construction. In its first phase, with 15.9 km (9.9 mi) of extension, Line 6 should connect Brasilândia, in the North Side, to São Joaquim station of Line 1-Blue. Later, the line should connect Rodovia dos Bandeirantes to the borough of Cidade Líder, in the East Side.

Santa Clara is a metro station under construction in São Paulo Metro Line 2-Green. It is part of the expansion project of Line 2 between Vila Prudente and Dutra (Guarulhos), estimated to be opened in mid-2026.

References

  1. Mennucci Giesbrecht, Ralph. "Franco da Rocha" (in Portuguese). Estações Ferroviárias do Brasil. Retrieved 25 July 2019.
  2. "População de Franco da Rocha recebe nova estação da CPTM" (in Portuguese). Governo do Estado de São Paulo. 10 May 2014. Retrieved 25 July 2019.

23°19′47″S46°43′35″W / 23.3297°S 46.7264°W / -23.3297; -46.7264