The government, through Ministry of Transport and Public Works (MTOP)evaluates the feasibility of the “master plan” of a high-speed train that could link Montevideo and cannelloni.
Here is a review of the keys to the project that, if completed, would mark a before and after the rail connectivity from the country.
Investment
It will be in charge of a private person of European origin and will amount to 500 million dollars. In December they presented the idea to the government. The MTOP is analyzing its feasibility and the project will be formalized in the coming weeks.
The work
The Montevideo-Canelones fast train would go to street level without affecting the crossings. I would tour avenue italy in the Uruguayan capital and would connect the Coast City.
deadlines
If the fast train is approved, the works would begin during the next government, that is, in 2025. However, one of the biggest challenges will be to convince the mayors of Montevideo and Canelones, Caroline Cosse and Yamandu Orsiboth strong critics of the management of the MTOP.
The government’s position
The government considers that the execution of a fast train between Montevideo and Canelones could be the initial kick to inaugurate a State policy between the different administrations that solves the transport problem in the metropolitan area.
Source: Ambito
