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Fire Contained at Cusco’s San Pedro Train Station With No Injuries

The operator plans safety checks before restoring full service.

Overview

  • Fire in the maintenance workshop at San Pedro station in Cusco was contained by firefighters, with only material damage.
  • Ferrocarril Transandino said it activated emergency protocols and evacuated station staff as a precaution.
  • Local fire brigades and National Police units responded and kept the flames from spreading to nearby areas.
  • The company reported no injuries and no damage to locomotives, rail cars, or track, and departures to Machu Picchu continue as scheduled.
  • The cause is under investigation, and the operator will complete safety checks before returning the affected area to normal use.