Structural work is being carried out this weekend on Salgado Filho International Airport’s ‘Airmobile’ terminal in the Brazilian World Cup host city of Porto Alegre.
Aeromovel, literally translated as Airmobile, is an atmospheric railway system developed by Coester Group, São Leopoldo, with rail operator Trensurb, which once complete will connect the airport and the Estação Aeroporto metro station.
The R$33.8 million line will be the first commercial use of the system in Brazil.
The technology works by using an air current to push a square plate which is attached to the bottom of each car. The plate acts in the same way as a ship’s sail and can be rotated to control the car’s acceleration.
This weekend, metal beams and pillars will be installed along with a walkway connecting the terminal and metro station.
Porto Alegre, one of 12 FIFA World Cup host cities, is investing millions in its transport infrastructure for the 2014 tournament.
