Costa Rica is launching the ambitious Electric Train project worth $1.55 billion to upgrade the rail network in San José, acquire 28 new tram-trains, and cut carbon emissions across the capital region.

This is reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.

Costa Rica Modernizes Railways with the Electric Train Project
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Costa Rica Invests in Sustainable Urban Transport

The national operator Incofer has secured a $250 million loan from EIB Global, the international arm of the European Investment Bank. The funding will support infrastructure upgrades, modernization of the contact network, and the acquisition of new electric rolling stock. This marks the first phase of the Electric Train project, which aims to electrify five rail lines totaling 84.9 km.

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Additionally, the Central American Bank for Economic Integration (CABEI) will provide around $800 million. With this support, Costa Rica will upgrade two key lines covering 49 km and enhance operational safety. The government expects that joint investment will help transform San José’s public transport system into a modern, efficient, and environmentally friendly network.

Costa Rica Focuses on Ecology and Innovation

The new fleet will encourage green mobility, decrease congestion, and enhance air quality. Additionally, the execution of the project will generate hundreds of jobs as well as spur economic development throughout the metropolitan area of San José.

Specialists recognize that the project of the Electric Train is the culmination of technological development in Costa Rica because it joins innovation, nature, as well as accessibility. The project reaffirms the leadership of the nation as the world’s reference in sustainable development.

The project also entails the building of depots, the installation of state-of-the-art signaling systems, and the use of energy-efficient technologies. The upgrades will enable Costa Rica to lessened reliance on imported fuel as well as strengthen the general balance of the nation’s energy.

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What is the Electric Train project in Costa Rica?

It is a large-scale transport initiative worth $1.55 billion, designed to electrify San José’s rail lines and introduce 28 modern tram-trains.

When will the Electric Train project begin in Costa Rica?

The first phases of construction and infrastructure modernization are scheduled to start in the coming years, with gradual commissioning of the lines.

Will the project benefit Costa Rica’s economy?

Yes. The project will generate new jobs, improve connectivity, and reduce transportation costs, driving sustainable economic growth across the country.

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