Carnival logistics: Rio opens 139-hour non-stop metro while VLT suspends two lines through 18 February
Rio’s authorities are running the metro non-stop for 139 hours and adding overnight commuter trains, while suspending two VLT lines, to keep Carnival crowds and travellers moving between 15 and 18 February. The mixed measures call for careful itinerary planning, especially for airport and cruise passengers.
Feb 16, 2026
