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Argentina railway infrastructure and service developments

Overview

Argentina is undertaking various railway investments and service updates across different regions. In the Buenos Aires Metropolitan Area, Trenes Argentinos has initiated a 324 million dollar contract to purchase 43 new diesel multiple unit trains, including 150 passenger cars and maintenance supplies. This investment, aimed at reducing travel times and fuel consumption, is expected to see the first units arrive by late 2027.

In the Patagonia region, developments include the scheduling of the historic La Trochita steam locomotive service in Chubut, which transported approximately 4,000 passengers in October. Additionally, in Río Negro, Tren Patagónico S.A. has launched a 1.78 billion peso tender for infrastructure improvements on the Tren del Valle line, focusing on platform adaptation, lighting, and fencing at five specific locations.

Entities

Trenes Argentinos · Chubut · Argentina · La Trochita · Ministerio de Economía

Timeline

  1. [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Argentina railway developments in Chubut and Río Negro

    Argentina's La Trochita steam train announces its November schedule in Chubut, while Río Negro tenders 1.78 billion pesos for Tren del Valle infrastructure upgrades.

  2. [BUSINESS] 3 sources
    Trenes Argentinos begins payment for 43 new passenger trains

    Trenes Argentinos has initiated a 324 million dollar contract to purchase 43 new diesel trains for the Buenos Aires metropolitan area, aiming to improve service and reduce fuel consumption.

Sources

fmdellagoesquel.com.ar · sector.com.ar