The Mendoza province approved plans for a 32.3 km suburban rail link from Gutiérrez to San Martín. The scheme will boost commuter connectivity, enhance infrastructure, and share lines with freight operators as it upgrades regional transportation. This is reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.

Mendoza suburban rail line project gains momentum
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Mendoza provincial government leads infrastructure effort

Governments will oversee infrastructure works such as station refurbishment, drainage, and upgrade of signalling. Local acquisition of rolling stocks will also be done. The project cost is estimated at $100 million and will be financed by the provincial government and private donations.

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The local system of tariffs will see revenues contribute to recovering investment. However, final agreements with Trenes Argentinos Cargas are pending. The agreement would see operating rights and enable other freight operators continual access to the corridor.

Mendoza rail project outlines long-term vision

Authority representatives verified that construction commenced in 2017 and the most recent accord was signed in June with the National Transportation Secretariat. Hence, such a milestone is regarded as critical in advancing the plan to its execution stage.

Infrastructure Minister Natalio Mema characterized the aim as renovating existing tracks, keeping them in local hands, and sharing routes with Belgrano Cargas trains. Meanwhile, officials stressed the project would increase regional capacity and provide modern, efficient passenger services.

About Mendoza

Mendoza is a strategic province for Argentina due to its growing economy, local transportation needs, and international wine industry. The suburban rail plan is characteristic of broader plans for increasing mobility and promoting economic expansion throughout the region.

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What is the Mendoza suburban rail project?

The Mendoza suburban scheme is a 32.3 km Gutiérrez to San Martín line. Track upgrades, station rebuilding, and freight integration aim at regional cargo and passenger service increases.

How is the project funded?

The projected cost of $100 million is funded by the Mendoza provincial government with supplemental private sector donations. Farebox income will recover investment on a long-term basis.

When will the Mendoza rail project be completed?

Development commenced in 2017 and follow-up agreements have kept the scheme on course. The exact completion date remains dependent on agreeing freight access rights and concluding the phased upgrades of the infrastructure.

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