Central do Brasil (Portuguese pronunciation: [sẽˈtɾaw du bɾaˈziw]) is a major train station in the Brazilian city of Rio de Janeiro. It is the last stop of Rio's railway network, as well as a hub for connection with the city subway[1] and a bus station. Central do Brasil was also a preeminent stop in the interstate Central do Brasil railroad, which linked Rio de Janeiro with São Paulo and Minas Gerais, though the railroad is now deactivated. The station is located in downtown Rio de Janeiro, along the Avenida Presidente Vargas and across from the Campo de Santana park. It was built in the Art Deco style.

Central do Brasil
View of the station
General information
Location

Brazil
Coordinates22°54′12.29″S 43°11′29.20″W / 22.9034139°S 43.1914444°W / -22.9034139; -43.1914444
Owned by Government of the State of Rio de Janeiro
Operated by SuperVia
PlatformsIsland and side platforms
Connections
  •  1   2 
  •  2   3 
  • Américo Mourano Road Terminal
Construction
Structure typeAt-grade
Architectural styleArt deco
Other information
Station codeCBL/DPO
History
Opened29 March 1858; 166 years ago (1858-03-29)
Rebuilt1943; 81 years ago (1943)
Electrified1937; 87 years ago (1937)
Previous names
  • Estação do Campo
  • Estação da Corte
  • Dom Pedro II
Services
Preceding station SuperVia Following station
Terminus Deodoro Praça da Bandeira
towards Deodoro
Santa Cruz São Cristóvão
towards Santa Cruz
Japeri São Cristóvão
towards Japeri
Belford Roxo São Cristóvão
towards Belford Roxo
Saracuruna São Cristóvão
towards Saracuruna
Out-of-system interchange
Preceding station Rio de Janeiro Metro Following station
Praça Onze
towards Uruguai
Line 1 Presidente Vargas
Cidade Nova
towards Pavuna
Line 2 Presidente Vargas
towards Botafogo
Location
Central do Brasil is located in Rio de Janeiro
Central do Brasil
Central do Brasil
Location within Rio de Janeiro
Track layout
13
12
11
10
9
8
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
platform numbers
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In cinema

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The film Central Station, by Walter Salles, is set in the station of the same name. [2]

References

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  1. ^ "Central - Sobre a Estação". MetrôRio. Retrieved 16 September 2014.
  2. ^ McCarthy, Todd (8 February 1998). "Central Station". Variety. Retrieved 31 January 2024.
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