Railway workers in São Paulo, Brazil, have planned an indefinite strike beginning on March 26. 

Incident Details

Beginning March 26, workers at São Paulo’s public rail operator, Companhia Paulista de Trens Metropolitanos (CPTM), will launch an indefinite strike to protest the privatization of Lines 11-Coral, 12-Safira, and 13-Jade. The strike is expected to disrupt service on these lines. Lines 7-Rubi and 10-Turquesa will remain unaffected, as they are represented by a different union.

Traveler Safety

SafeAbroad travelers are advised to plan for alternate means of travel and anticipate possible shortages of available transportation due to increased demand. Monitor local media for alerts and updates.

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