Taubaté Railway Crossing Trainspotting

A Window onto Brazil's Railways

Positioned beside the tracks in Taubaté, this camera captures the constant flow of MRS Logística freight movements through the Paraíba Valley. The view takes in a pedestrian level crossing, complete with St. Andrew's cross signals and yellow safety railings.

The Ramal de São Paulo

Taubaté sits on the strategic Ramal de São Paulo, the rail corridor linking São Paulo with Rio de Janeiro and the Port of Santos. Mixed freight consists carry manufactured goods, industrial inputs and raw materials along this backbone of the national economy.

A Hub for Railfans

From classic units to modern high-power locomotives, a wide variety of motive power works the demanding grades of the valley. The channel has made the city a favourite among rail enthusiasts who watch the action in real time from around the globe.

Urban Taubaté

Beyond the rails, the frame reveals the everyday texture of an interior São Paulo city — low rooftops, street lamps and residential blocks that grew up alongside the railway. It is a candid portrait of how Brazilian towns live with their trains.