🚆 Argentina invests US$300 million in 43 new trains for the AMBA

The Argentine government announced the purchase of 43 modern trains, with an investment of close to US$300 million (€260 million), within the framework of the Modernization Plan of the Metropolitan Railway System.

💡 A strategic investment for public transport

The measure is part of the Railway Emergency, which seeks to renew and expand the fleet of services in the Metropolitan Area of Buenos Aires (AMBA).

📊 Details of the operation

• 🚉 150 passenger cars will be part of the new formations.
• 🔧 The provision of supplies, consumables and spare parts for three years of maintenance is included.
• 📑 The contracting will be carried out by Trenes Argentinos Operaciones, through abbreviated certification and direct contracting.

🛤️ Benefited lines

The trains will be destined for the following lines:

• Rock
• Mitre
• Saint Martin
• Vine shoot
• Belgrano Sur

👉 It is estimated that 1.3 million daily passengers will benefit from the incorporation of these units.

📜 Historical context

• Since 2015,  trains have not been acquired for metropolitan services.
• Much of the current fleet is over 50 years old, with reliability and comfort issues.

🚀 Expected impact

With this investment, the Government seeks to:

• ✅ Modernize rail transport, improving safety and efficiency.
• ✅ Reduce travel times and increase the frequency of services.
• ✅ Promote sustainable mobility, decongesting other means of transport.

🗣️ Official statements

Sources from the Ministry of Transport pointed out that the purchase represents:

"A fundamental step to recover the Argentine railway system and guarantee a decent service for millions of users."

🔎 In summary

The acquisition of these 43 new trains constitutes one of the most relevant investments in railway infrastructure in the last decade, aimed at revitalising a key service for urban mobility and social integration in the AMBA.

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