A citizen was arrested in Bayamo, Granma province, after being caught dismantling railway ties just before the passage of the National train.
According to reported this Sunday by the official profile "Entérate con Aytana Alama," the incident occurred at kilometer 120.3 of the railway line that runs through that city.
The police allegedly "caught him red-handed," according to the post shared on social media.
The authorities accuse him of an attack on railway infrastructure, an act that could have resulted in a serious accident with fatal consequences.
“Now you will have to pay for committing an attack against the train, which could cause an accident on the tracks, where many people could be injured,” warned the text shared by the official communicator.
So far, the identity of the arrested individual has not been publicly disclosed, nor the reasons that led him to commit the act. However, similar crimes have previously been reported, apparently carried out as a means to obtain resources, such as steel beams, intended for construction.
In May of last year, the People's Supreme Court of Cuba announced that crimes affecting the country's strategic infrastructures, such as trains, the electrical system, photovoltaic parks, and telecommunications, will be classified as sabotage, one of the most serious offenses outlined in the current Cuban Penal Code.
The decision was communicated through the Dictamen 475, issued on May 23, 2025, by the Government Council of the highest judicial body, and shared this Thursday via its official profile on Facebook.
In recent months, there has been a surge in vandalism across various parts of the country, with actions that directly impact key infrastructures.
Individuals have been caught in the act of stealing reinforcing bars in railway areas of Havana, while in other locations, attacks with stones on public transport buses have been reported, for which several suspected perpetrators have been arrested.
In response to the increase in such incidents, authorities have begun to implement drastic measures in certain areas of the country, and a growing vulnerability has been reported in telecommunications services, with dozens of incidents affecting ETECSA networks.
Frequently Asked Questions about the Sabotage on the Railway in Bayamo
What happened on the train line in Bayamo?
A man was arrested in Bayamo for sabotaging the railway by damaging sleepers on the tracks just before the arrival of the National train, which could have led to a serious accident.
What was the accusation against the detainee in Bayamo?
The detained individual is accused of an attack on railway infrastructure, a crime that poses a significant risk to the safety of rail transport and to the individuals traveling on the trains.
Why are acts of sabotage being carried out on the railway tracks in Cuba?
Some individuals commit sabotage on railway tracks to obtain materials such as steel beams for construction, due to the scarcity of resources in the country, which exposes the deficiencies and economic crisis that Cuba is facing.
What measures has the Cuban government taken in response to these sabotages?
The Cuban government has intensified surveillance and police response to sabotage crimes in critical infrastructure, indicating a "zero tolerance" stance and emphasizing the importance of prompt action by authorities to prevent accidents and protect the country's infrastructure.
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