Overview
- The first passenger convoy departed at 7:00 a.m. on Jan. 1 on the Ollantaytambo–Machu Picchu stretch as service resumes in phases.
- Health officials report 104 people were hospitalized, with 53 discharged and 51 still under medical care, mostly reported out of danger.
- Police detained four employees from PeruRail and Inca Rail who are under investigation for alleged negligent homicide, with breathalyzer results pending.
- More than 2,000 passengers were evacuated overnight and police said no tourists remained stranded at Machu Picchu.
- The government is pressing upgrades to safety protocols and technology such as automatic braking, while Indecopi oversees refunds and rebookings for affected travelers.