Fortaleza Metro Line Nordeste
Parangaba to Iate
Stations
11
End to end
~24 min
Interchanges
2
Geographic station positions along the line.
Service information checked . Check the operator before travel because schedules can change at short notice.
Line Nordeste runs from Parangaba to Iate and has 11 cataloged stops. Fortaleza Nordeste.
The South Line opened in stages from 2012. The West and Northeast corridors descend from older suburban rail, and the Expedicionários to Aeroporto branch entered passenger service in 2026. The present route opened through those stages.
Riding the line
Fare rules differ by line and can change during staged openings. Check Metrofor’s current notice and carry a local payment backup rather than assuming every branch uses the same gate system.
Current rolling stock and ride conditions: The South Line uses electric metro trains. The West and Northeast lines use diesel light-rail vehicles, while the airport shuttle uses its own short branch operation.
Parangaba, Expedicionários are marked as interchanges in the network data. José de Alencar and Chico da Silva are central transfer points between rail corridors. Expedicionários connects the Northeast and Airport lines.
Accessibility: Newer metro and airport stations have lifts and level boarding. Older surface stops on the diesel corridors are less consistent.
The Airport Line currently ends at Aeroporto. Castelão remains outside the operating passenger section.
Check Fortaleza Metro for the current timetable and operating notices.