Argentina’s Santa Cruz plans line revival

Argentina’s Santa Cruz plans line revival

The 286km Puerto Deseado - Las Heras line could be reopened as a passenger railway, while progress is being made to start a long-awaited light rail project in Buenos Aires.

Photo Credit: CC BY-SA 4.0/Gonce

THE government of Argentina’s Santa Cruz province has taken further steps towards reopening the 286km Puerto Deseado - Las Heras line in the far south of the country. Built in 1909, the 1676mm-gauge right-of-way has not been significantly compromised since closure 48 years ago, but the rails, sleepers and structures are highly degraded.

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