The action plan to improve train services is progressing

Since the national government declared a railway emergency in June 2024, More than 60 works are currently underway related to solving critical operational problems of the system necessary for daily operations and with a view to privatizing services. In this way, the works aim to improve train signaling, track condition and electrical renewal of services and infrastructure, which was in serious disrepair.

The action plan drawn up, which includes more than 60 ongoing works, also includes the Investments in rolling stockand shows up make the system more efficient with a view to its privatization.

Among the key improvements achieved by this work is the implementation of Automatic braking system on all AMBA lines; the renovation of more than 30 kilometers of tracks on the Miter, Belgrano Norte and other lines; the laying of more than 210,000 meters of signal cables; the installation of 83 signs; the construction of a new viaduct; and, among other things, the installation of 12 track changing machines.

Of the amount invested so far 40% went towards purchasing new rolling stockSpare parts for heavy maintenance work and for modernizing and expanding workshops; 36% for road construction work; 16% for signaling systems; The remainder goes to other interventions related to the destroyed infrastructure and operational risk mitigation.

They will buy new state-of-the-art trains and renew all AMBA lines. Source: Trenes Argentinos

In all cases, we are dealing with an infrastructure that is many years old and whose deterioration leads to delays and outages in service. This situation is a consequence of years of disinvestment in operational safety, a period in which resources were used for superficial work such as installing “red gender benches” rather than improving traffic conditions.

Concrete examples are these Renovation of signaling systems that are more than 100 years old; The Renewal of roads with more than 50 years of use; the rehabilitation of bridges and critical infrastructure with operational risks; and the implementation of the ATS automatic braking system, among other fundamental works.

For rolling stock, 40% of investment went into purchasing and repairing, after nine years of no such investment. Three locomotives have been purchased for the San Martín line and will arrive in the first quarter of 2026; An agreement has been reached to purchase spare parts for more than 500 electric cars; and the purchase of 43 triples (150 passenger cars) for the AMBA diesel branches was started.

More than 60 papers are in progress and more than 100 processes have been initiated through the Official Gazette among other things, for purchasing spare parts and carrying out work.