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to the Vitória-Minas railway the EFVM passenger train service also has some external points of sale along the railroad to facilitate your purchases and make your journeys even better.  You can buy tickets up to 30 business days before travel at points of sale you need to present an official photo ID to permit your identification a Brazilian national identity card (RG);   a photo ID card issued by a professional association (OAB an ID card issued by a federal or state judicial or legislative body;   a document issued by a ministry or entity reporting to the Presidency of the Republic.   Only original documents or authenticated copies are accepted. Payment can be made by cash you can pay in up to six monthly instalments Promotions are advertised here on this website at train stations and on the trains.  Children up to five years of age travel for free but they must sit on their parent or guardian’s lap Only one child may travel for free in this way per paying passenger Children aged six and older pay the full fare you must buy a ticket for an extra seat on the train.  You must provide your correct ID details when buying a ticket In line with Article 10 of Decree 4,308 of 2014 passengers may be prevented from traveling if their details are inconsistent and there is not enough time to correct them before boarding.  Elderly Person’s Ticket (Decree 9,921 of 2019) – Economy  – This is an economy class ticket governed by Law 9,921 of 2019 whose income is lower than two minimum salaries Two free seats must be available for these people per train eligible passengers can buy their ticket at a 50% discount.  - This is an economy class ticket governed by Decree 5,063 of 2016 who belong to a household with monthly income of up to two minimum salaries are registered with the federal government’s Social Programs Registry (CadÚnico) and have a Youth ID Card issued by the federal government fail to present the documentation required by law or falsely claim to have special needs in an attempt to buy a ticket designed for disabled people low-income youth or low-income senior citizens their ticket will be cancelled and they will not be eligible for reimbursement given that such conduct constitutes a crime according to Article 299 of the Penal Code.  Do children pay to travel on the passenger trains Children aged six years and older pay the full fare Children aged up to five years ride for free but they must sit on the lap of their parent or guardian.  There is a limit of one child traveling for free per paying adult you need to get a ticket from the ticket office.  The online ticket purchasing system for the Vitória-Minas Railway Passenger Train allows travelers to change ownership on the website itself (https://tremdepassageiros.vale.com/) up to 24 hours before boarding time It is important to note that the tickets are nominal and any discrepancies in the personal data on the tickets will make it impossible to board Note: If a message in red text appears at the top of the screen saying “Tickets already printed out – please go to a ticket office to change your tickets,” you will have to go to a ticket office to change your ticket details no later than 30 minutes before boarding.  Tickets acquired at a train station or point of sale  The current ticketholder will have to go together with the new passenger to a ticket office or the current ticketholder must present the new passenger’s ID document to make the change Railcar for people with disabilities  There is an exclusive railcar for people in wheelchairs.  If someone falsely claims to use a wheelchair or to be accompanying someone in a wheelchair in order to buy a ticket in the railcar for disabled people they will not be allowed to board and they will be instructed to go to the ticket office to cancel their ticket and request another one in a different travel class If such a request is made less than three hours before departure they will lose the right to reimbursement or rescheduling according to Article 299 of the Penal Code card issued by a regional work council or valid passport.  we will accept a police incident report containing the details of all lost documents Read the special boarding procedures for foreigners elderly people and people with disabilities below.  Non-Brazilians need to show their passport in order to board except in the case of passengers from Mercosul member countries.  What documents do I need to show to travel with children Children younger than 16 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian and their ID and a document proving their relationship must be presented.  When not accompanied by a parent or guardian minors may only embark if they present authorization from the Child and Youth Protection Court or a notarized letter of authorization from the parents This letter must specify the full details of the child and anyone accompanying them Only original documents or authenticated copies will be accepted.  Children aged between 12 and 17 may only board if they present photo ID in accordance with National Land Transport Regulatory Agency (ANTT) Resolution 4,308 of 2014.  In line with ANTT resolutions 4,308 of 2014 and 5,974 of 2022 it is mandatory to issue a ticket for children aged up to five years who are sitting on the lap of their parent or guardian.  The aim is to identify all passengers who board the train Only 1 suitcase of up to 35 kg and 1 personal bag are allowed per passenger Boarding with perishable food is not permitted All luggage and bags are the responsibility of the passenger including their transportation from the boarding gate to the inside of the train.  Are the trains adapted for people with disabilities The Vitória-Minas Railroad’s passenger trains have an exclusive railcar for people in wheelchairs and those accompanying them Economy class cars have a seat suitable for people with limited mobility you can fill out a space to indicate any specific needs you may have This will help the onboard team better serve you.   Passengers may not take any animals on board alongside their owner and under their control Guide dogs must be equipped with a harness They must have an ID card and ID tag issued by a guide dog training center or independent instructor containing the following information:  proving that a multi-vaccine and anti-rabies vaccine have been administered - The ID tag must be worn around the guide dog’s neck To find out what times passenger trains will pass through your local station Vale runs an exclusive passenger train helpline: 0800 285 7000 Select your nearest station and buy your ticket now which will allow you to enjoy beautiful landscapes and experience new stories.  Passengers should arrive at the station at least 30 minutes before the scheduled departure time to avoid any problems.  minors may only embark if they present authorization from the Child and Youth Protection Court but they must sit on their parent or legal guardian’s lap Children aged six and older pay the full fare.  You can take a baby in a car seat onto the train with you as the baby won’t be transported on your lap it is mandatory to issue a ticket for children aged up to five years who are sitting on the lap of their parent or guardian The Elderly People’s Statute mandates the provision of two free seats per train reserved for passengers aged 60 or over (and whose income is no more than two minimum salaries) eligible passengers can buy their ticket at a 50% discount (valid only for interstate journeys and in economy class) ID and proof of income must be presented.  The following documents are accepted as proof of income as established in Decree 9,921 of 2019:  II – Pay slip or another document issued by employer;  III – Proof of contributions to National Social Security Institute (INSS);  IV – Benefit payment statement or declaration issued by INSS or another public or private sector pension scheme (only valid up to 90 days after date of issue);  V – Document or card issued by state or municipal social welfare secretariat or a similar institution.  The trains have a dining car and buffet car There is also a food and drink trolley service you can order items from the onboard menu.  You can order a meal from a trolley service attendant directly from your seat but you may choose to eat it in the dining car once you receive it suggestions or complaints about the Vitória-Minas Railroad’s passenger train service you can call our exclusive “Alô Ferroviais” train helpline on 0800 285 7000.  It’s a 24/7 direct community communications channel and calls are free you can find out the arrival and departure times of trains.  The passenger train service also has a communications channel for people with hearing impairments: 0800 021 9934.  Learn more about low-income youth law and decree   Check out our Q&A manual to the Carajás railway Is the Passenger Train adapted for people with disabilities Does the Passenger Train have a Lost and Found service Can I leave my car at the station and continue my journey on the Train Can I play cards or dominoes while traveling Can I climb on the seats or sit on their armrests Can my relatives who will not be traveling access the boarding platform CLASS OF PLANNED EFC INVESTMENT STATEMENTS CLASS OF INVESTMENT STATEMENTS EFVM FORECASTS but the time has come for a complete experience across all our areas of expertise the BioParque Vale Amazônia is a reference in the work of protecting species and promoting knowledge Jornalismo Ambiental → a new species discovered in Serra do Padre ngelo challenges researchers with its singular flowers The enigmatic bromeliad (Stigmatodon enigmaticus) in its habitat a new species – and a new riddle – bloomed The discovery of the enigmatic bromeliad (Stigmatodon enigmaticus) in the mountains of Minas Gerais now challenges what biologists know about this botanical genus and instigates researchers to piece together clues to unravel the evolutionary history of this new The finding was made during expeditions of the “Rupicolous Ecosystems of the Atlantic Forest” project carried out by the National Institute of the Atlantic Forest (INMA) The plant was found 1.200 meters above sea level in Serra do Pinhão an elevated region that is part of the mountain range known as Serra do Padre Ângelo It inhabits rocky outcrops in rupestrian fields an environment favorable to singularities and unique species The enigmatic bromeliad donned no flowers in its first encounter with researchers The botanists examined its purplish leaves covered in small white scales typical of the genus Stigmatodon which is composed of bromeliads well adapted to life on mountain rocks of the Atlantic Forest Biome Flowers of this group were known to bloom at night and to have bats as their main pollinators.  Although its flowers contradict everything known about Stigmatodon all other morphological traits observed by the botanists validated the classification of the enigmatic bromeliad within the genus “But future studies using DNA and plant anatomy will help us test evolutionary hypotheses about this floral trait and the placement of this species within its genus,” says Dayvid While searching for answers about the enigmatic bromeliad’s past Known to exist in a single locality in Serra do Pinhão the species is considered “microendemic” with an estimated occurrence area of only 4 km2 and no conservation unit to protect its tiny habitat the team of scientists suggest that the plant should already be classified as critically endangered the highest degree of threat recognized by the IUCN The biggest threat to the bromeliad’s future is fire frequently used by surrounding landowners to renovate their pastures and the invasion of exotic species such as molasses grass and ferns of the genus Pteridium which advance over the territory of native flora To protect the enigmatic bromeliad and several other species that live in the region – where more than 30 species have been described in the last decade alone 26 of which are endemic – researchers are working in a proposition to create a Natural Monument that will protect the two massifs of Serra do Padre Ângelo as well as Pico da Aliança another peak located in the municipality of Alvarenga.  “The idea behind making it a Natural Monument is that the area is fragmented and contains several private properties little farms that couldn’t be included in a different category of protection,” says Paulo Gonella from Universidade Federal de São João Del-Rei (UFSJ) where the enigmatic bromeliad was discovered is itself considering the creation of a municipal park to protect the part of the mountain range in its territory One of the objectives of the INMA project is precisely to catalog the biodiversity of rocky environments and collect data to subsidize the creation of public policies meant to assist in their conservation.  “We want to draw attention to the area that this great diversity of plants and animals is unprotected And also to the people of the region: the importance of this conservation area for the transformation of the local economy and for a more sustainable tourism,” concludes the researcher.  *Original text translated from portuguese by Bernardo Araújo Jornalista ambiental especializada em unidades de conservação, montanhismo e divulgação científica. → Golden lion tamarin conservation efforts have been successful, growing the population from a one-time low of 200 animals to more than 2,000 today. → Renowned primatologist Russell Mittermeier reveals that Tarzan was the hero of his childhood and, along a couple of adventurous naturalists, his inspiration for a life-long career as a conservationist → Over the past five centuries, the Atlantic Forest has been exploited, occupied and gradually exterminated. A biome that once stretched along almost the entire coastline of Brazil has given way to cities where 70% of the country’s population today lives. What remains of the forest is just a fraction of what it used to be. → Este site utiliza o Akismet para reduzir spam. Saiba como seus dados em comentários são processados ((o))eco é um veículo de jornalismo sem fins lucrativos fundado em 2004 que se dedica a documentar os desafios retrocessos e avanços dos temas relacionados à conservação da natureza biodiversidade e política ambiental no Brasil através daqueles que se interessam em protegê-los Saiba mais Quer começar o seu dia com uma notícia positiva sobre o meio ambiente direto no seu WhatsApp Increva-se e saiba como receber nosso podcast