# Vitória-Minas Railway operations and fleet renewal

> Developing situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/vitria-minas-railway-operations-and-fleet-renewal
> Updated: 2026-10-29T13:34:56.000Z. Sources: 5. Developments: 2.

The Vitória-Minas Railway (EFVM), operated by Vale, has initiated ticket sales for its special ‘Trem de Férias’ (Holiday Train) nighttime service scheduled for December. This service facilitates overnight travel between Espírito Santo and Minas Gerais without impacting regular schedules. To support these operations, the railway is modernizing its ticket management and sales system, with a new platform scheduled to launch on November 11.

In a separate development regarding infrastructure, Vale has completed the assembly of the first Evolution series locomotive for the EFVM. Manufactured by Wabtec in Contagem, Minas Gerais, this unit is part of a 50-locomotive order intended to renew fleets for both the EFVM and the Carajás Railway (EFC). The new locomotives are designed to reduce fuel consumption by 6% and can operate with up to 25% biodiesel, supporting Vale’s broader strategy to reduce carbon emissions.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-29: Vale completes assembly of new Evolution series locomotive for EFVM

Vale has completed the first of 50 new Evolution series locomotives for the Vitória a Minas Railway to reduce emissions. EFVM also launched December holiday train ticket sales.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/vale-completes-assembly-of-new-evolution-series-locomotive-for-efvm

### 2026-10-26: Vitória-Minas Railway opens ticket sales for December holiday trips

Vale's Vitória-Minas Railway has launched ticket sales for its December holiday night trains between Espírito Santo and Minas Gerais, alongside a planned digital platform upgrade in November.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/vitria-minas-railway-opens-ticket-sales-for-december-holiday-trips

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Cite as: Vitória-Minas Railway operations and fleet renewal. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/vitria-minas-railway-operations-and-fleet-renewal