Expresso Pequi

Expresso Pequi or Expresso Brasília-Goiânia was a planned rail line linking the Brazilian capital city Brasília with Goiânia. The name Pequi refers to the Caryocar brasiliense fruit which is grown in the region.

History

In 2009, construction of the TAV High-speed railway between Brasília/Anápolis/Goiânia was announced. The construction of the line was expected to be financed by federal funds in partnership with the governments of Goiás and the Federal District, with the goal of developing the area between the two capitals. In 2017, South Korean rail operator AREX proposed a line with a maximum speed of between the two cities.

Route

The route would allow a journey time of 1 hour 30 minutes between Brasília and Goiânia, with intermediate stations at Alexânia and Anápolis.