The Central Line of the Recife Metro resumed service on Friday, December 6, after being closed for repairs due to an electrical failure in the overhead network. This issue had initially caused the closure of 19 stations, affecting goers on a public holiday known as Data Magna in Pernambuco. The stations that were reopened include routes from Camaragibe and Jaboatão, and trains began running again at 5 AM.

The Brazilian Urban Train Company (CBTU) indicated that the trains on the Central Line are currently operating in a single track format, with trains moving in both directions on the same rail between the Recife and Afogados stations. While this arrangement allows service to continue, it is not the full operational capacity as experienced previously. The CBTU has not provided a timeline for when dual-track operations will resume on this line.

Meanwhile, the South Line of the Recife Metro continues to operate normally with both tracks in use. The electrical failure reportedly occurred between Recife and Joana Bezerra stations, leading to necessary safety protocols to divert and manage train traffic during the repair process. The incident highlights the ongoing need for infrastructure reliability in urban public transport systems, especially during holiday times when commuter traffic tends to increase.