Ore train derails in MA and Vale suspends passenger train An ore train on the Carajás Railway derailed at around 2am on Sunday morning (5), between the municipalities of Igarapé do Meio and Vitória do Mearim, in the interior of Maranhão. The train had left Parauapebas (PA) and was heading towards São Luís. Because of the derailment, Vale suspended passenger train circulation on Sunday (5), on the stretch between Parauapebas (PA) and São Luís (MA). This Monday (6), the trip in the opposite direction, from São Luís to Parauapebas, was also cancelled. ? Click here and subscribe to the g1 Maranhão channel on WhatsApp Ore train derails in MA and Vale suspends passenger train on the Carajás Railway Reproduction/TV Mirante Until the last update of this report, there was no information about the causes of the accident. With the derailment, several cars became detached from the train and fell onto the tracks. In a note, the company informed that the suspension occurred for “operational reasons”. Passengers with travel scheduled for these dates can rebook their tickets or request a full refund, free of charge, within 30 days. Vale also informed that more information can be obtained through the Alô Vale channel, by calling 0800 285 7000.