South American Binational Train: Uniting 2 Countries in 15 Minutes, Schedules, Costs, and Stations

2024-03-24 23:43:00

The successful mobilization of people worldwide falls on those authorities responsible for investing preferably in the conditioning or construction of means of transportation necessary to make long trips, but in a short time. Precisely, South America has a Binational Train with the capacity to unite two countries in the region, offering daily, exclusive operation between frequencies, approximately 15 minutes of travel. We tell you what it is called, where the stations are located, cost, and what documentation is required to cross the border in this railway system.

WHAT IS AND WHERE IS THE SOUTH AMERICAN BINATIONAL TRAIN THAT JOINS 2 COUNTRIES IN JUST 15 MINUTES?

At an international level, the great works created to benefit the population end up becoming sustainable tools for the future and historic in relation to the connection that on this occasion, and for more than 13 years, promotes the agile and dynamic movement of two South American countries borders through a binational train.

The cities of Posadas in Argentina and Encarnación in Paraguay are those that, as of December 31, 2014, circulate among themselves through the road and railway bridge called “San Roque González de Santa Cruz”, and thanks to this they are part of a historic agreement celebrated between both governments.

With the aim of boosting regional economies, promoting trade between countries and increasing tourism in the area, the Encarnación-Posadas Binational Train constitutes the creation of a diesel railway “of an international light type, with Waldhoper cars,” according to information shared by the Paraguayan municipality, whose capacity amounts to 250 passengers traveling 8 kilometers.

Offering approximate immediacy of a 15-minute trip, it is worth highlighting that this railway system is the only international service that operates in Argentina and the only one operating in Paraguay, taking into account that all immigration and customs procedures for entry or exit from the Albiceleste country are They take place at the Posadas station.

SCHEDULES AND COST TO TRAVEL ON THE POSADAS-ENCARNACIÓN BINATIONAL TRAIN CONNECTING ARGENTINA AND PARAGUAY

– The first train leaves From Posadas (Arg) at 7.15 am / From Encarnación (Par) at 7.30 am

– The last train leaves From Posadas (Arg) at 6.15 pm / From Encarnación (Par) at 6.30 pm

– Service from Monday to Friday and intercalated Saturdays

– Travel time: 8 minutes

– Service offers 23 daily frequencies in each direction

– Current cost of tickets is 18,000 guaraníes or 690 Argentine pesos

POSADAS-ENCARNACIÓN: LOCATION OF THE BINATIONAL TRAIN STATIONS THAT CONNECTS ARGENTINA WITH PARAGUAY

• Posadas International Train Station

– Address: Av. Hora Quiroga (Southern Access Collector), Posadas, Misiones, Argentina.

The station has public toilets, information offices, gendarmerie and customs.

Also, keep in mind that it is located approximately 2 kilometers from the city center, and you can get there by bus, remises or taxis.

• Encarnacion Train Station

– Address: Father Juan Von Winckel, Encarnación, Paraguay.

The Paraguayan station is a very simple stop that is located 300 meters from the commercial area where shops, establishments and businesses operate.

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