Fastest train in South America will offer service to Curicó: Find out more about prices and how to buy tickets
With a top speed of 160 km/hour (about 100 miles/hour), the train will help to reduce travel time.
Today, the fastest train in South America—which in an initial stage will operate between Santiago Central Station and Curicó, before extending its route to Chillán in the near future—took its first trip.
Minister of Transport, Juan Carlos Muñoz, together with Minister Secretary General of the Government, Camila Vallejo, and President of State railway company EFE, Eric Martín, were present on this inaugural journey, and highlighted the reduced travel times and new standard of service offered by this modern train.
The inauguration of the fastest train in South America marks a milestone in the modernization and expansion of railway services promoted by the Government as part of the Trains for Chile plan.
Visit EFE’s website to find out more about available services, timetables, prices, and to buy tickets.
Characteristics of the fastest train in South America
✅ Four cars with a capacity of 238 passengers in a single high-standard class.
✅ Automatic doors on platform level.
✅ Bathrooms with universal accessibility.
✅ Spaces for wheelchairs for persons with reduced mobility, improving accessibility.
✅ Modern snack bar and on-board service.
✅ Spaces for bags and suitcases (racks above seats and at the end of each car).
✅ Reclining seats with individual tables.
✅ Four-seater tables.
✅ LED screen system inside the cars and modern on-board speaker system.
✅ Bi-mode train that can operate using both electric power or diesel.