Uruguay Central Railway: Montevideo to Paso de los Toros
We improve transport infrastructure in Uruguay with the Ferrocarril Central, the train of the future.
Shared Value
Value for Society
Faster, cheaper and safer. We revolutionized the transportation of cargo and people in the country.
Value for Shareholders
Infrastructure that promotes the growth of agriculture, forestry and industrial production.
Value for People
Boosting the economy through 1400 direct jobs and benefiting over 2800 people indirectly.
Characteristics
Client
Ministerio de Transporte y Obras Públicas (MTOP).
Concession Period
May 2019 - July 2044
Remuneration Scheme
Availability Payment
Status
Construction
Uruguay Central Railway
This PPP railway project includes the complete renovation of the railway section between Montevideo and the city of Paso de los Toros, including 273 kilometres of railway track, 28 km of double track, sidings and secondary roads, track devices, 66 concrete bridges and the reinforcement of 6 large metallic railway bridges and, first and foremost, a new system for railway signalling, ETCS Level 1 (SIL 4). The operation phase is expected by 2023.
The project has received multiple awards, one of them from the prestigious magazine IJ Global for its competitive financing model.
MILLION € INVESTMENT
STAKE
KILOMETERS
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