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The peak and statue can be accessed via a narrow road or by the 3. 8 kilometre ( 2. 4 mi ) Corcovado Rack Railway which was opened in 1884 and refurbished in 1980.

The railway uses three electrically powered trains, with a passenger capacity of 540 passengers per hour.

The rail trip takes approximately 20 minutes and departs every 20 minutes.

Due to its limited passenger capacity, the wait to board at the entry station can take several hours.

The year-round schedule is 8: 30 to 18: 30.