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Poços de Caldas Monorail

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Poços de Caldas Monorail
Poços de Caldas Monorail
Poços de Caldas Monorail
Overview
Native nameBrazilian Portuguese: Monotrilho de Poços de Caldas
OwnerJ. Ferreira Ltda.
LocalePoços de Caldas, Minas Gerais, Brazil
Transit typeMonorail
Number of lines1
Number of stations11
Operation
Began operation1991
Ended operation2003
Operator(s)J. Ferreira Ltda.
Number of vehicles1
Train length2
Technical
System length6 km (3.7 mi)

The Poços de Caldas Monorail was a monorail system that served the city of Poços de Caldas in the state of Minas Gerais, Brazil. Privately owned, the single elevated line connected the bus station to the centre of the city, a total of 6 km (3.7 mi) and 11 stations. Its operation started in 1991, only in test phases. In 2000, after the opening, the train derailed in a curve, leading to the opening in the floors of the car, no one was hurt. Since 2003, the system has been out of service and a section of the track was destroyed, making it impossible immediately to resume operations. There are plans for its renovation and for services to be reinstated.

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  • "O monotrilho de Poços de Caldas". Vipbus (in Portuguese).
  • "30 Anos de Monotrilho". Memória de Poços de Caldas (in Portuguese).