International Railroad Discussion > Bomb attack to Vale tracks in Brazil

On October 18, Vale mining broad gauge system called Carajas railroad (EFC) was paralized due to an explosion of dynamite under a bridge at Km 693, in Bom Jesus do Tocantins, PA near a reserve of natives. The explosion happened a few minutes after the passenger train cross the bridge. Since than, the traffic is closed on Vale EFC system. For while, the Army and police do not mention a terrorist attack.

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Pedro Rezende
Vespasiano MG,




Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 10/30/16 12:28 by pedrop.

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For those who can read portuguese....

 

Pedro Rezende
Vespasiano MG,
https://youtube.com/c/minasgeraisrailways1

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Good afternoon Pedro,

That is some really nasty damage there!!!!!!!!!!!!
Have you seen any more of the MRS Logisticas electric He 4-4's built by Stadler on the slope to Sao Paulo?
I knew that they ordered 14 of them-I think for their fleet of electrics.     

The Brazilian Army, through the Communications Section of the 23th Infantry Brigade of Selva, confirmed late in the afternoon of Wednesday (19), which was found explosive device on a bridge of the Carajás railroad, the mining company Vale, which it is blocked by the company from late Tuesday morning (18), preventing the movement of freight trains and passenger.

The advisory company communication sought by MAIL, said previously did not have information on the EB's presence at the site due to the presence of dynamite, claiming that it is still unknown what could have damaged the bridge.

Section of Communication Brigade was contacted by the newspaper after the information that soldiers who had been on site have spread the social network Facebook, as well as by the WhatsApp messaging application, accompanied by photographs of the damaged bridge. Through a statement, the Brazilian Army reported that Vale was performing maintenance work on the railway bridge, located at the height of KM 693, in Maraba, São Luís sense, on the edge of Indigenous Mother Mary in Bom Jesus do Tocantins, in Tuesday afternoon, when artifacts were found with explosive material characteristics.

The 23rd Infantry Brigade Selva (23th Brigade Inf Sl), follows the position, received a request to assist in identifying possible explosive material found and, after triggered the competent bodies, trained military of the 23 Logistic Battalion Jungle - the Class of survey and Destruction mills Failed (TULEDEF) were sent in to "accompany and guide for insulation and other safety measures in the area, in order to avoid possible negative occurrences".

Wednesday morning, said the brigade, military staff and federal police expert found that the artifacts actually contained explosives, but stressed that the removal and handling not represent risks to the security of the site.

Vale already in the early afternoon of Wednesday confirmed that the bridge over the Rio Jacundá is interrupted since the previous morning and is expected to remain so at least until this Friday (21). According to the press office, the only information that the company confirms is that the bridge has structural damage, but the causes are still being investigated, adding that the priority is to ensure the safety of rail operation.

Vale says the situation was perceived at the end of Tuesday morning and since then, all the company's efforts are towards recovery structure to thus circulation be normalized.

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Passengers who bought tickets to the period in which the bridge is blocked shall attend to railway stations to carry rebooking or refund of tickets, with proof, from next Monday (24). More information through the "Hello Ferrovia" at number 0800-285-7000.

(Luciana Marschall)