The national operator prioritizes passengers' safety in the face of failures detected in the current rolling stock
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El Tren de las Sierras, which connects the city of Córdoba with the Punilla Valley, completely suspended its services as of this Wednesday. This administrative measure comes just 48 hours after an attempt was made to restore the schedule of two daily frequencies on the route. Users of the corridor will have to look for alternative transportation options in the absence of a specific date for the normalization of the railway service.
The recent expectations caused by the return of the trains to Capilla del Monte were cut short by last-minute operational needs. Although ticket demand remains high due to the season, responsible management requires a thorough inspection of each transport unit. The discomfort among passengers is being addressed through the search for solutions that will allow operations to be restored in the shortest possible time.
The main cause of the halt in activity is reportedly linked directly to the technical condition of the rolling stock that runs along the mountain tracks. Specialized teams detected that the operating trainsets do not meet the minimum safety standards required for travel. Trenes Argentinos has decided to safeguard citizens' safety against any mechanical failure that could arise during the journeys through the mountains.
No se emitirán nuevas órdenes de salida hasta que cada formación cumpla con el 100% de los requisitos técnicos
Absolute priority for railway safety
It should be remembered that seven days ago a fire incident was recorded on one of the trains while it was at the La Calera station. The corresponding expert reports on that episode are still under in-depth analysis by the competent national technicians. This previous situation reinforces the need to intensify preventive inspections on all the machinery used by the national railway operator.
The suspension of the routes affects key towns in the region such as San Roque, Bialet Massé, Cosquín, and also La Falda. For residents of the Punilla area, the train represents a highly valuable transportation option to connect with the provincial capital. The tourism sector is also closely following the developments in order to plan the flow of visitors who prefer this means of transport.
The current administration is working to make resources more efficient and to guarantee a transportation system that is reliable and safe. No new departure orders will be issued until each train meets 100% of the technical requirements demanded by current regulations. The ultimate goal is to achieve a sustainable service that doesn't put at risk the integrity of those who choose to travel on Córdoba's rails.
