31 Mar 2019 | 02:03 AM UTC
Argentina: Bomb threats disrupt Buenos Aires trains March 30
Bomb threats disrupt service on Sarmiento train line in Buenos Aires city and province on March 30; confirm service and seek alternative modes of transportation
Event
Authorities received multiple bomb threats on Saturday, March 30, prompting a shutdown of portions of the Sarmiento train line in Buenos Aires province and city. Threats were made against the Morón, Castelar, and Merlo stations around 18:23 (local time) on Saturday, resulting in a shutdown of service. Unrelated to the threats, service on the Sarmiento line will also be suspended due to planned construction until 12:00 on Sunday, March 31, for all areas east of Liniers and have limited service from Moreno to Liniers.
Context
The Saturday threats are the second bomb threat against the Sarmiento line in the past week. A similar threat was reported on Tuesday, March 26, resulting in a halt in service until a security check could be performed in the stations.
Advice
Individuals in the affected areas are advised to monitor the situation, confirm service schedules, seek alternative modes of transportation, and anticipate residual delays.
