Railway workers in São Paulo continue a strike that has left operations partial on three major CPTM train lines [1].
The labor action disrupts one of the largest metropolitan transit systems in South America, impacting thousands of daily commuters. The dispute centers on the government's decision to grant concessions of CPTM lines to private operators, a move the union said threatens worker stability and public service quality [2].
According to reports from the Sindicato dos Ferroviários, the strike remains active following a recent general assembly [1]. Service is currently running with alterations on the 11-Coral, 12-Safira, and 13-Jade lines [1]. These disruptions create significant bottlenecks for passengers traveling between the city center and the outskirts of the metropolitan region.
The union's primary grievance is the privatization of line 11, which serves as a focal point for the current protests [2]. Workers said that shifting these assets to private entities will degrade the operational standards of the rail network.
Conflicting reports have emerged regarding the status of the walkout. While some sources indicate the strike is ongoing, other reports suggest that railway workers abandoned a planned paralysis for Wednesday [2]. The discrepancy highlights the fluid nature of the negotiations between the union and the state rail authority.
Despite the conflicting reports, the partial operation of the 11-Coral, 12-Safira, and 13-Jade lines continues to affect the city's mobility [1]. The Sindicato dos Ferroviários has not yet announced a definitive timeline for a full return to normal service.
“The strike continues and CPTM operations run partially with alterations on lines 11-Coral, 12-Safira, and 13-Jade.”
This labor conflict reflects a broader tension in Brazil between state-led infrastructure management and the push for privatization. The focus on line 11 suggests that the union is attempting to create a precedent against the concession model, which the government argues will bring necessary investment and efficiency to the aging rail network.
