The Sindicato dos Ferroviários union voted to end a strike on Wednesday, April 6, 2024, allowing CPTM trains to resume operations [1].
The resolution of the walkout restores critical transit for thousands of commuters in São Paulo, where the CPTM network serves as a primary artery for the metropolitan region.
The strike began on Tuesday, April 4, 2024 [1]. The labor action primarily affected three specific routes: Linha 11-Coral, Linha 12-Safira, and Linha 13-Jade [1]. These lines are essential for connecting the city center with outlying residential, and industrial zones.
Union members held an assembly on Wednesday afternoon to determine the future of the protest [1]. Following the meeting, the union decided to end the walkout, which lasted approximately two days [1].
While the strike has concluded, the specific terms or agreements reached during the assembly were not detailed in the report [1]. The resumption of service on the affected lines marks the end of the immediate disruption to the São Paulo transit network.
“The union voted to end the strike, allowing CPTM trains to resume operation.”
The brief duration of the strike suggests a rapid movement toward resolution between the railway workers' union and CPTM management. Because these specific lines serve as vital links for the workforce in São Paulo, even a 48-hour disruption can cause significant economic ripple effects across the city's logistics and productivity.
