Getting There By Rail
Rail: Rail travel in Brazil is extremely limited and is not a viable option for travellers getting to or around the country. There is no single national rail company and any passenger services are few and far between. Trains that do run are often slower than the buses. Information on the trains that do exist is available from SuperVia (tel: (21) 2588 9494; website: www.supervia.com.br).
There are two rail terminals located in the city’s Centro area – Estação Dom Pedro II, Central do Brasil, Praça Cristiano Ottoni (tel: (21) 2296 1244), and Estação Barão de Mauá, Leopoldina, Avenida Francisco Bicalho. There are no passenger facilities at either station.
Rail services: Most train services from Rio are for cargo. The overnight train to São Paulo, Trem de Plata, has been suspended and there are no replacement services.
Transport to the city: Estação Dom Pedro II is situated right in the Centro area, opposite Central Metrô station. The closest Metrô stations to Estação Barão de Mauá are São Cristóvão and Estácio. Visitors should take the buses marked Centro. Taxis are also available at the stations.
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