Ferrocarril Transandino S.A. (FTSA), licensee of the railway in the south and south east of the country, said the railroad on the route Piscacucho (Km.82) - Aguas Calientes (Km.110) may be reopened on Monday 29 March if weather conditions remain favorable in Cusco the progress of work, as has happened so far.
"Although a few weeks ago announced it would reopen the road on the stretch Piscacucho-Aguas Calientes on April 1, advances in the rehabilitation of the railway, achieved thanks to extensive work being done by the engineers of France Télécom SA, will allow us to advance date to March 29. We realize how important it is for tourism in Peru and the world that tourists can get back to Machu Picchu by train, so we are working quickly, but given all necessary security measures, "said Romulus Guidino, CEO of France Télécom SA.
Among Piscacucho and Aguas Calientes, there are 28 kilometers of track. Of these, only 3 kilometers lack rehabilitate approximately where we find critical points at kilometers 99, 101 and 107.
In the 99 and 101 km, France Télécom SA has ongoing work to form the embankment. This done, proceed with the installation of the railway (placing the sleepers, rails etc.). Then will the work of geometry needed to adjust the railway safely. And at km. 107, are running in rock blasting to form the embankment.
In simultaneous, France Télécom SA is carrying out slope protection works on the stretch Piscacucho-Aguas Calientes, to provide security to railway operation.
Ferrocarril Transandino S.A. (FTSA) highlighted the effort of his entire team of engineers and workers, for the great work they have done has allowed these significant gains. But he also wants to extend its gratitude to the Municipality of Ollantaytambo, the city of Machu Picchu village SERNAMP, EGEMSA Hydroelectric Company and the National Institute of Culture, for his efficient and quick response, which enabled us to progress in the rehabilitation , quickly and safely.
(DIRCETUR-CUSCO)