130 years ago, on September 1st, animal traction was replaced by electric energy in the Santa Teresa tram system in Rio de Janeiro. Since then, the tram has been running as it is known today, becoming a symbol of the neighborhood and a postcard of the city. The mode played an active role in the urban development of the region, but faced periods of abandonment over the decades.
After more than 50 years of interruption, the Santa Teresa tram underwent a reinauguration in June, restoring the 5.8 kilometers between the Dois Irmãos and Silvestre stations. The expectation now is that a new section will allow the connection of the system with the Corcovado Train, facilitating access to Christ the Redeemer.
The integration between Silvestre and the Corcovado Train existed until the 1960s, but was closed to the public after the major storms that caused destruction in the region in 1966. The resumption of this route represents another step in the historical recovery of this mode that has resisted time and continues to attract attention wherever it goes.
