São Paulo Train Strike Halts 3 Lines

Which train lines are affected by the strike?

Railway workers launched an indefinite strike at midnight on Tuesday, halting operations on three lines formerly run by CPTM and now managed by concession holder Trivia Trens. Lines 11-Coral, 12-Sapphire and 13-Jade — including the Airport Express — are fully suspended.

What is still running in São Paulo?

The good news for commuters: lines 7-Ruby, 8-Diamond, 9-Emerald and 10-Turquoise are operating normally. All five Metro lines (1-Blue, 2-Green, 3-Red, 4-Yellow and 5-Lilac) and both monorail lines (15-Silver and 17-Gold) are also unaffected.

Which areas of the city are most disrupted?

The East Zone of São Paulo is the hardest hit. Several suburban municipalities are also severely impacted, including Guarulhos, Ferraz de Vasconcelos, Poá, Itaquaquecetuba, Suzano and Mogi das Cruzes — cities that depend heavily on these three lines for daily commuting.

Why is vehicle rotation suspended?

To ease the pressure on roads caused by the train strike, São Paulo's vehicle rotation restriction (rodízio) has been suspended for Tuesday. This means drivers do not need to comply with the usual licence-plate-based restrictions in the city centre.

What did the courts order?

CPTM appealed to the Regional Labour Court (TRT), which ruled that a minimum service must be maintained: 80% of staff must work during peak hours and 60% during off-peak periods.

Why are workers striking?

Workers are protesting against operational failures that emerged after Trivia Trens took over the concession of lines previously operated by CPTM. The strike began at midnight and is set for an indefinite duration.