A cargo train derailed early Saturday morning at Chiguayante station in the Biobío region. Nine cars were affected, but no one was injured.
The incident occurred after 05:00 hours on Saturday, May 9. The train was carrying cellulose to a regional port and blocked the Santa Sofía railway crossing.
EFE Sur implemented a contingency plan. Biotren Line 1 operates only between Talcahuano and Concepción, while the Corto Laja service is limited between Laja and Pedro Medina. Replacement buses will be provided and no trains will run on Monday, May 11.
One track will open on Tuesday, May 12 to resume operations. Recovery work on the other tracks will take place at night and is expected to last until Thursday. The Railway Accident Investigation Unit is examining the causes.
Chiguayante Mayor Jorge Lozano requested that the Pinares crossing be opened to prevent traffic congestion during the removal of the cars, which is projected to continue until Sunday.
