The Minister of Transport of Cuba, Eduardo Rodríguez Dávila, announced this Saturday that interprovincial passenger transport on the island has begun to gradually resume following the impact of Hurricane Rafael in western Cuba.
This measure is part of the transition to the recovery phase announced last Thursday, allowing for the resumption of land and rail transport services, the official said.
Rodríguez announced on his Facebook account that Ómnibus Nacionales has resumed its interprovincial routes, connecting Havana with the rest of the provinces in the country, except for the municipalities of Baracoa and Maisí, which are still facing adverse conditions on their access roads since another hurricane, Oscar, devastated eastern Cuba three weeks ago.
The official also specified that national trains have resumed operations and that public transportation in the capital is gradually returning to normal, although some road segments remain blocked.
In the maritime sector, port activities in Havana have also been revitalized.
According to Rodríguez, measures were taken to protect food and other cargo stored at the port.
Additionally, the company Geocuba is working on restoring navigation signals in affected areas, such as Surgidero de Batabanó, which is essential for resuming maritime connections between Batabanó and the Island of Youth.
The minister announced that this Sunday the ferry Perseverancia will arrive in Batabanó, having not sustained any damage after seeking shelter in the Siguanea cove during the hurricane.
Last Monday, the regime suspended passenger transportation nationwide due to the deteriorating weather conditions caused by Hurricane Rafael, which ultimately struck western Cuba on Wednesday.
The Cuban Aviation Corporation suspended operations at several airports in the country, including Gerona, Cayo Largo del Sur, Havana, and Varadero. Flights have now gradually resumed.
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