Brazil Railways: timetable, route map, fares and information

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03/23/2011 Railways in Brazil: timetable, train fares and route map
Railway in Brazil are not so developed as highways (highways on the map are marked in red, and railways are marked in yellow). The length of railway in Brazil is 27,882 km, length of electrified railway is 1,122 km.

Recently undertaken some special projects, such as Steel Railway (Ferrovia do Aco), which binds iron ore from the steel industry and the ports on the southeast coast. As a result of the recent privatization of the Brazilian railway system is expected influx of new investment that will facilitate the accelerated development of this sector of the economy.

Rail transportation in Brazil is now managed by a variety of private and public operators, including America Latina Logistica, Companhia Paulista de Trens Metropolitanos and SuperVia.

In Brazil was a lot of different standards of railway, but now use 4 major:

Irish gauge (1600 mm) - 4057 km.

Narrow gauge (meter) (1000 mm) - 23 489 km.

Double track (1000 mm and 1600 mm) - 336 km (as of 1999).

European gauge (1435 mm) - 10 km metro line in Sao Paulo

also standard gauge used in the Amazon rainforest.

In September 2008, Brazil's Ministry of Transport has announced a high-speed train project for the World Cup, which connects São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro and Campinas. The cost is estimated at $ 15 billion.

For the schedule of trains in Brazil, visit the website of Brazil's Ministry of Transport:

http://www.antt.gov.br/destaques/TrensDePassageiros.asp

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Railways Brazil

Brazil is investing heavily in the development of the transport sector. In recent years, the country has increased the number of routes, but movement remains limited. Railroads Brazil is far behind European and American.
Brazilian State Railways

The transport system in different regions is different. South-western and southern regions economically developed better than others. Therefore, the people there are different means of transport available. In the Amazon region, in the north of the country, transportation possibilities are limited. The total length of the railway network is 29 000 km. It differs from European standards and needs to be modernized. In Brazil, there is no international rail transport. Therefore, to get to this country by train is impossible. To the Brazilian border fits one w / d line in Bolivia: Santa Cruz - Puerto Kiharro. After the completion of travel on this route the passenger approaches the boundary of Brazil. Then he has to go the way by car or bus. The railways of the country for many years remained unprofitable.

Today, the railway transportation in the country is represented mostly by trains for tourists, which are used for excursions. One of the most popular routes passes through the Atlantic Forest. Domestically, passenger traffic occur, usually by road transport. The railway system in Brazil is used for transportation. Passenger trains are presented suburban trains, as well as several trains running around the big cities. Gauge does not meet European standards.
Popular train

Currently, the Brazilian territory ply only two long-distance passenger trains, wagons equipped with a seating area. They belong to the largest private enterprises in Brazil - VALE SA mentioned above train travel only in the daytime. Investment in the railway system in Brazil began to arrive only in recent years. Because of this in the near future it is planned to open several new routes. Speed ​​line will run between cities such as Campinas, Rio and Sao Paulo. Local residents trains are not in great demand. According to Brazil's railways move the old trains, the level of service that leaves much to be desired.

Rail transport controlled by public and private companies. These include SuperVia, America Latina Logistica, and others. The scheme of routes and train schedule can be seen on the website of the Ministry of Transport: www.antt.gov.br.