Lime and Trujillo They are cities very visited by people, but they are several hours away. By bus the trip can take almost 10 hours and by plane approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes, but the ticket for this means of transport is higher, so not everyone can afford that luxury.
Thinking of both situations, the project of the Northern Train, which consists of reducing the time between both cities. That is, people will be able to visit the spring city in less hours, specifically in three.
To make the project official, the regional governor of Lima, Rosa Vásquez signed the Agreement of the Commonwealth of the Northern Train. Present at the meeting were César Acuña (governor of La Libertad), Rafael López Aliaga (mayor of Metropolitan Lima), Segismundo Cruces (governor of Tumbes) and Ciro Castillo (governor of the constitutional province of Callao).
When will the Northern Train be inaugurated?
There is still no official date, but it is expected that one will be known in the coming months. Keep in mind that the delivery time of the work is not known either, so times may vary.
How many people will the Tren del Norte benefit?
The project is known to benefit approximately 14 million passengers every year. Although, if we take into account that the journey is shorter than by bus, there are probably more people.
Which regions will the construction of the Northern Train benefit?
According to the regional governor of La Libertad, César Acuña, La Libertad, Lima Provinces, Metropolitan Lima, Callao and Áncash are the five regions that will benefit from the mega project that will allow visiting these sites in less time.