PeruRail is operational again. (trade)

A step to reactivate tourism in Cuzco. From this Monday, February 13, the train that covers the route Ollantaytambo-Machu Picchu will work every day, according to the company PeruRail. In principle, this service will be provided until Sunday 19 February.

Train from Ollantaytambo - Machu Picchu (Andean)

Ollantaytambo – The Machu Picchu train resumes operations this Wednesday

The Ollantaytambo-Machu Picchu rail service had been suspended since January 19 due to protests and damage to infrastructure.

Through Twitter informed that during this period its rail services (local + tourist train) will operate with four frequencies per day (two one-way and two one-way).

PeruRail He indicated that this measure was implemented in accordance with the railway operating authorization between Ollantaytambo, Machu Picchu and Hidroeléctrica, organized by the railway concessionaire Ferrocarril Transandino SA on February 6.

Machu Picchu would reopen on February 15 after being closed due to protests in Cusco

Machu Picchu would reopen on February 15 after being closed due to protests in Cusco

The authorities coordinate dialogue tables with farming communities, as well as meetings to raise awareness of the problem of tourism.

The measure is announced after being suspended since January 19. On Wednesday 8 February, the service of the railway Ollantaytambo-Machu Picchu. In those early days, the trains were only in service on Wednesday 8 and Sunday 12 February.

The suspension of the PeruRail service due to the protests that will resume will affect tourism.
The suspension of the PeruRail service due to the protests that will resume will affect tourism.

In the act, PeruRail informs that from Monday February 20, its published frequencies will be the regular ones; as long as the necessary security conditions and authorizations are confirmed.

The Minister of the Interior assured that the district was neglected

The Ministry of the Interior resumed work in the VRAEM area after the terrorist attack

The holder of this portfolio, Vicente Romero, assured that the terrorist attack in which seven police officers died will not go unpunished.

The company also pointed out that these rail operations Machu Picchu They will be subject to the safety instructions permanently provided by the dealer.

This measure is based on the original statement of Transandean Railwayconcessionaire of the railway, which indicates that this decision was taken “after verifying that the railway in this section is in working order after being rehabilitated after suffering damage following the protests registered in the area” .

He also explains that it was found “that there was no blockage or damage to the track in the relevant section”.

Along the same lines, the declaration emphasizes that there is the protection of the National Police and military guards at major railway stations and at previous blockade points that affected infrastructure.

Train from Ollantaytambo - Machu Picchu (Andean)
Train from Ollantaytambo – Machu Picchu (Andean)

However, they specify that the operation will be subject to the situation of security in these areas is maintained and there are no blockages or damage or events that alter the rail operations. “Otherwise, we will be forced to suspend rail operations; without prejudice to the actions that rail operators may take to protect the safety of their passengers and workers,” he stressed.

The train operator has announced a 50% discount on its tickets. The promotion is valid for train frequencies PeruRail Expedition 71, 72, 75 and 76. Available for purchase and travel until February 28, 2023.

The offer is valid for face-to-face purchases at points of sale Lima and Cuzcoand through the website.

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