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SuperVia Train Derails Near Madureira, Disrupting Rio’s Belford Roxo Line

The operator reported no injuries as limited service resumed.

Overview

  • A train left the tracks near the Mercadão de Madureira station at about 1:30 p.m. local time on Monday, according to SuperVia.
  • Service on the Belford Roxo line was initially suspended across a wide stretch before partial operations resumed.
  • Trains are currently running between Central do Brasil and Mercadão de Madureira, and between Pavuna and Belford Roxo.
  • Stations including Rocha Miranda, Honório Gurgel, Barros Filho and Costa Barros remain without service while repairs continue.
  • SuperVia says technicians are working on-site and an internal investigation is underway; O Globo reports, based on images, that an overhead structure fell on the train and some passengers disembarked onto the tracks.