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Rafael Rey clarifies that trains from Lima to Chosica were purchased, not donated
The Minister of Transport detailed that the acquisition included 93 carriages and about 20 locomotives, emphasizing their importance for transportation in Lima.
Rafael Rey, the Minister of Transport and Communications, addressed the recent acquisition of trains from Caltrain for the service between Lima and Chosica. According to Rey, this operation involved the purchase of 93 carriages and approximately 20 locomotives, and was not a donation as previously mentioned.
Rey emphasized that improving mass transportation is essential to tackle congestion in the Peruvian capital. He assured that this purchase is part of the municipality's efforts to modernize public transport infrastructure.
The minister's clarification comes in a context where there has been ongoing discussion about the need to optimize transportation services in Lima, a topic that has gained relevance due to increasing traffic and the demand for more efficient alternatives.