Proyecto férreo La Dorada– Chiriguaná inicia obras prioritarias y entra en etapa decisiva este 2026

February 3, 2026

TL;DR

The La Dorada–Chiriguaná project is entering a decisive phase in 2026 with priority construction and technical studies.
Priority works in the first semester of 2026 include constructing two educational institutions in Santander and rehabilitating four railway bridges.
The project is Colombia's first Public-Private Partnership in the railway sector.
Technical studies and designs for rehabilitating 522 kilometers of railway are underway.
A vehicular and pedestrian bridge in Río Sogamoso is also planned.
Social, environmental, and land management activities are being conducted in 25 municipalities.
The concession has maintained railway operations, moving approximately 549,342 tons of cargo between August and December 2025.
The project involves a total investment of 3.4 trillion pesos.
Its goal is to strengthen the connection between the country's productive center and the Caribbean region, integrating rail transport with other modes.

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