San Martín de Cargas freight railway renovation

Description: The project involves the rehabilitation of the San Martin de Cargas railroad tracks that connect Mendoza province with Buenos Aires and Rosario ports. The line passes through important mining, agricultural and industrial areas, so the project will facilitate the transport of production from these regions to the country's main ports. The renovation of the rails and acquisition of new rolling stock will permit the railway to increase its cargo capacity fivefold. The railway runs from Mendoza to the east of the country through the provinces of Córdoba, San Juan, San Luis, Santa Fe and Buenos Aires. Although the initiative is mainly aimed at freight transport, it will also have an impact on long-distance passenger services, which currently run between Buenos Aires and Justo Daract.