The train derailed early this Friday (15) after an accident and caused chaos among passengers who needed to travel on line 7 CPTM (Companhia Paulista de Trens Metropolitanos) – Rubi to Sao Paulo. Due to the accident early in the morning, trains on the line began to run on the same track and at increased intervals.
A train derailed early this Friday morning and caused chaos in Sao Paulo transport – Photo: Social Media/NDAccording to the Carta Capital portal, the train derailed near the Vila Aurora station. According to the article, the woman fainted at the station while trying to board the plane and was rescued by a police officer.
CPTM told R7 that the accident involved a maintenance vehicle that was being tested and was unmanned.
Transport damaged due to train crash
The issue caused difficulties for passengers needing to use the line this morning. To ensure the work of repair crews, single-lane traffic was organized throughout the region.
The line carries out various operations on the section between Vila Aurora and Jaragua stations. Trains leaving Jundiai go to Vila Aurora station. Trains departing from Bras station alternate disembarkation between Vila Aurora and Jaragua stations.
The situation caused a stir on the Internet
People took to social media to describe the chaos caused by the delays. A video posted by Vander Felipe on the social network X shows a large movement of passengers.
Tough Friday morning for line 7 users – Ruby from CPTM. pic.twitter.com/ZbI0IJcMxe
— Vander Felipe (@vanderfelipe) December 15, 2023
Very tense situation at Vila Aurora station, line 7 ruby yes. @CPTM_oficial pic.twitter.com/ELpC9gYfiF
— Vander Felipe (@vanderfelipe) December 15, 2023
starting the day easy and calm… until you arrive at the station and everything is in chaos ????????????
Thanks CPTM, thanks Linha 7 Rubi ????— JUNINHO (@wiljuninho) December 15, 2023
Source: Ndmais