Chile High-speed Railway: International bidding in 2019 – Between Santiago and Valparaiso

Chile High-speed Railway: International bidding in 2019 – Between Santiago and Valparaiso

November 22, 2018

Chilean President Pinella announced his intention to implement international bidding in 2019 on the railroad plan between Santiago and Valparaiso on 30th October.

In January 2018, a high-speed rail project by TVS (Tren Valparaiso Santiago) was announced.

Contents of the plan

Tren Valparaiso Santiago: Consortium of Sigudcopper and China Railroad Corporation in Chile

Total construction cost 1.6 billion: Operation scheduled to take place in Santiago, the capital – Valparaiso, 45 minutes

However, although this planning procedure was advanced, it was not possible to obtain approval from the Chilean government.

– JETRO

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