Plano Inclinado Liberdade-Calçada, Public funicular transportation system in Salvador, Brazil

The Plano Inclinado Liberdade-Calçada is a funicular in Salvador, Bahia, linking the Liberdade neighbourhood to Calçada, next to the terminal station of the Trem do Subúrbio. Its cars run on a fixed inclined track between the two stations, covering the route in one minute and forty seconds.

The funicular opened in 1981 and replaced a steep walking path called Ladeira do Inferno, which made daily travel difficult for residents. Its construction addressed a serious mobility challenge facing people who needed to cross the elevation difference regularly.

The funicular links two neighborhoods with distinct characters and is used daily by residents traveling between upper and lower areas. It reveals how locals navigate the city's steep terrain and represents a practical solution woven into everyday life.

The ride is free and operates on weekdays with extended hours and shorter hours on Saturdays. Simply arrive at either station and follow the signage to board the cable car.

The ride between Liberdade and Calçada takes one minute and forty seconds. The funicular was closed for technical repairs and only reopened on 4 October 2014, after Alpha Elevadores won a R$4.5 million contract and four months of works restored the equipment.