The reactivation of the train system in Colombia is moving forward: How long will it take for the La Dorada-Chiriguaná rail corridor to be ready?
On August 3, 2025, the National Infrastructure Agency (ANI) and the Línea Férrea Central concession signed the start-up agreement for the project to reactivate the La Dorada – Chiriguaná railway corridor.
This project, which will be carried out in two phases over approximately six years, seeks to modernize the railway system between the country's center and the Caribbean ports , with the goal of doubling its cargo capacity and reducing logistics costs.
According to 'Portafolio,' the first phase of the project is the preconstruction stage, which will last 15 months.
During this period , detailed studies and designs, the works plan, land acquisition and other preparatory activities will be carried out .
In addition, 98 bridges are being maintained and new rolling stock is being added. Photo: ANI.
Once this stage is completed, the construction phase will begin, which will take 49 months. According to ANI, this second phase includes a comprehensive intervention along the railway corridor and the rehabilitation of the railway superstructure.
In addition, the project includes the maintenance of 98 bridges, the addition of rolling stock with four locomotives, the installation of a train signaling and control system, and the reconstruction of two railway workshops.
In addition, an intermodal platform will be developed in La Dorada with the capacity to handle 0.8 million tons per year.
This infrastructure seeks to strengthen multimodal transportation in the country and improve logistics coordination.
The corridor's cargo capacity will increase from 2.8 million to 5.5 million tons annually. Photo: ANI.
The project will increase the corridor's cargo capacity from 2.8 million to 5.5 million tons annually, consolidating its role as a strategic hub for the national railway system and promoting a more efficient connection between the productive areas of the country's center and the northern ports.
*This content was written with the assistance of artificial intelligence, based on publicly available information released to media outlets. It was also reviewed by a journalist and an editor.
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