Brazil's vulnerable transport system again exposed as Rio commuter train accident sowed chaos

Thursday, January 23rd 2014 - 21:21 UTC

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A commuter train in Rio de Janeiro left the tracks and hit a pole supporting power lines early Wednesday, causing no injuries but sowing widespread chaos across the overburdened public transportation system of Brazil's Olympic city which next June/July will host several World Cup matches. Read full article

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Jumpers for goalposts anyone? Shirts vs Skins?

Ah bless, takes me back to when I was a kid and we had to improvise in the park or street.....
Although I am not sure how Spain and Chile will feel about having a 'knockabout' in a building site...
Still, its all about the love of the game.. no?
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