Madeira-Mamoré Railroad
Madeira-Mamoré Railroad, Historical railroad line in Porto Velho, Brazil.
The Madeira-Mamoré Railroad extends 360 kilometers through dense rainforest, connecting Porto Velho to Guajará-Mirim in the state of Rondônia.
Construction of the railroad began in 1907 as part of the Treaty of Petrópolis, where Brazil committed to building a transport link in exchange for Acre territory from Bolivia.
The railroad earned the name 'Devil's Railroad' due to the estimated 6,000 workers who perished during its construction from diseases, accidents, and harsh conditions.
The railroad operated until 1972, when the completion of highway BR-364 provided an alternative route for transporting goods between Brazil and Bolivia.
Workers from 50 different nationalities participated in the construction, making it one of the most internationally diverse infrastructure projects in early 20th century Brazil.
Location: Rondônia
Inception: 1907
Official opening: 1912
GPS coordinates: -8.76843,-63.90848
Latest update: May 28, 2025 18:35
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