Exploring the History of Rio’s ‘English Cemetery’ in Gamboa
By Jack Arnhold, Contributing Reporter RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – Situated around twenty minutes ride away on the VLT from...
October 2, 2018Topic
VLT
Work Stops on the VLT Line 3 Extension in Rio’s Centro
Work on the Line 3 extension to the VLT in Centro appears to have come to a stop, leaving an...
April 20, 2018 Rio’s VLT Adds Two New Stations on One Year Anniversary
After carrying some eight million passengers across downtown Rio, the VLT celebrates one-year anniversary with two new stations.
June 6, 2017
Rio de Janeiro City Hall Postpones Fee on New VLT Line
Government officials announce that the second line of the VLT, which was unveiled last Monday, February 6th, will remain free...
February 14, 2017 Rio’s VLT Train to Open Second Line in Centro by Mid-February
The second line of the VLT (Vehicle on Light Tracks) between the Saara market and Praça Quinze (XV), in Rio's...
January 18, 2017
Exploring the New Centro and Port Zone of Rio de Janeiro
Primarily only thought of as an area to work or conduct business, today, Rio’s commercial district of Centro is revitalized...
December 9, 2016
Opinion: Rio 2016 – the Hassle of Hosting the Olympics
Opinion, by Michael Royster RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Yesterday one of the Curmudgeon’s friends wrote him from the USA:...
August 4, 2016
Rio Unveils Unlimited Travel Card for 2016 Olympics
The new Rio 2016 RioCard allows unlimited travel on Rio’s public transportation during the Olympic and Paralympic Games.
July 1, 2016
After Two Week Delay, VLT Opens in Rio de Janeiro
On Sunday, June 5th, Rio de Janeiro’s new light rail transit system, the VLT (Vehicle on Light Tracks) was finally...
June 6, 2016