Train Service Disrupted in Santiago After Discovery of Body on Tracks
The Alameda-Nos train service experienced significant disruptions Tuesday morning following the discovery of a body on the tracks near the border of Pedro Aguirre Cerda and Lo Espejo. Service was partially suspended for approximately one hour while authorities investigated the incident.
According to initial reports, the incident occurred shortly after 4:00 AM as a machinist was conducting routine dynamic tests prior to the start of regular service. The machinist reportedly struck an unidentified individual who had allegedly crossed the tracks.
“The situation occurred after 4:00 in the morning, when a machinist carried out dynamic tests prior to the opening of the service,” a police source stated. “It was at that moment that he would have run over a still unidentified person who would have crossed the road.”
The partial service suspension impacted commuters traveling between Estación Central and Lo Espejo stations. Carabineros, the Chilean national police force, arrived on the scene to investigate the cause of death, and the Legal Medical Service (SML) was dispatched to remove the body.
By 6:55 AM local time, authorities announced the conclusion of the investigation and the gradual resumption of normal service.
“We inform that the police procedure has ended, the service will gradually begin to resume its normal operations,” the Nos Train – Central Station (@EFENos_) account posted on X/Twitter. “We appreciate your understanding.”
[🟢 6:55 hrs] We inform that the police procedure has ended, the service will gradually begin to resume its normal operations. We appreciate your understanding. — Nos Train – Central Station (@EFENos_) November 25, 2025
The incident prompted a review of safety protocols along the Alameda-Nos line, though officials have not yet indicated any immediate changes. The investigation into the identity of the deceased and the circumstances surrounding their presence on the tracks remains ongoing.
This is a developing story and will be updated as more information becomes available.
