The driver was injured and was taken to a UPA of the region; City Hall and CPTM operate to restore services
In the early hours of Saturday (1st.Fev.2025), a landslide, resulting from the intense rainfall in the metropolitan region of São Paulo, caused the derailment of a line 7-Ruby of (Paulista Company of Metropolitan Trains).
The incident, which occurred at the departure of the tunnel near Botujuru station, interrupted the service between the Franco da Rocha and Botujuru stations, affecting the circulation of trains and the routine of users.
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CPTM Trenzão hit, left the tracks and paralyzed the circulation between the Campo Limpo Paulista and Caieiras stations, line 7 Ruby of CPTM.
According to initial information no one was injured.
According to information with heavy rains, a lot of land descended on the road
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The CPTM reported that the affected locomotive driver was injured and was promptly attended to a UPA (Emergency Care Unit), where he received medical care, and is well. The company also reported that maintenance teams are committed to removing the composition to restore passenger traffic as soon as possible.
To circumvent the interruption, the service was triggered (Support Plan between transportation companies against emergency situations), providing transportation alternatives in the affected sections.
Additionally, CPTM suspended the tourist express to Jundiaí, which should operate on Saturday because of the obstruction caused by the sliding.
