O trem que não chegou : os projetos ferroviários para o centro-sul sergipano (1872-1915)

Abstract

The purpose of this paper is to discuss the railway projects planned for the Center-South region of the State of Sergipe during the second half of the nineteenth century until the beginning of the twentieth century, considering the political and economic motivations that led to discussions about the need for a rail network. This research aims to understand, with more emphasis, the conflicts of interests that emerged from the possible construction of the railway networks and also to know the reasons that led to the failure of the railway companies in Sergipe. The theme "railroads" motivated several researches linked to the most diversified theories, since it is an object that can be analyzed through several looks of historiography. The railroad passed through some decisive phases in Sergipe: the first during the imperial regime, the second at the beginning of the republican period and the third that is marked by the arrival of the railroad in the state. This research aims to explain what were really the reasons for the abandonment of the Sergipe Central-South in the railway projects. In view of the above, it is intended here to cooperate for studies the railways in Sergipe and contribute to the political and economic history of the State of Sergipe