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#1 KevinKorell

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Posted 13 July 2015 - 08:45 PM

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Rio welcomes first Light Rail trains ahead of 2016 Olympic Games

 

The first train for Rio’s new Light Rail system has just arrived in Rio for testing, as part of Brazil’s investment in public infrastructure ahead of the 2016 Olympics.

 

With over 480,000 tourists predicted to descend on Rio de Janeiro for the Olympic & Paralympic Games next summer, the Light Rail will carry approximately 285,000 tourists every day, easing the pressure on the city’s other transport systems.

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Posted 07 June 2016 - 07:50 AM

 

 

Rio de Janeiro inaugurates Porto Maravilha LRT

 

THE mayor of Rio de Janeiro Mr Eduardo Paes inaugurated the first phase of the 28km Porto Maravilha light rail network on June 5.

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