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* There is a journey planner on the [https://www.efe.cl/ front page] of the EFE website. Note that this is route-specific: it is necessary to select the required route by clicking on the relevant tab in order to obtain the appropriate drop-down lists of departure and arrival stations. | * There is a journey planner on the [https://www.efe.cl/ front page] of the EFE website. Note that this is route-specific: it is necessary to select the required route by clicking on the relevant tab in order to obtain the appropriate drop-down lists of departure and arrival stations. | ||
* The EFE website does not provide any downloadable timetables. Timetables in HTML format are available at the [https://www.fahrplancenter.com/AIFFLAChileIndex.html Fahrplancenter website], but do not appear to have been updated since early 2020. | * The EFE website does not provide any downloadable timetables. Timetables in HTML format are available at the [https://www.fahrplancenter.com/AIFFLAChileIndex.html Fahrplancenter website], but do not appear to have been updated since early 2020. | ||
* It is possible that printed timetables are available for EFE services; the compilers would be grateful for any information. | * It is possible that printed timetables are available for EFE services; the compilers would be grateful for any information. | ||
Some information is available at the [https://www.seat61.com/SouthAmerica.htm#Chile Man in Seat 61]. | |||
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Revision as of 13:53, 16 January 2023
Country Details
See Wikipedia
National Railway System
The network is owned and operated by Empresa de los Ferrocarriles del Estado (EFE). Passenger services are operated on various routes in central Chile (the Valparaíso - Santiago - Temuco area); some routes are isolated from the main passenger network around Santiago. See the EFE website for a list; note that the various "Estación Central" routes overlap, and "Estación Central" itself refers to the main station in Santiago, also known as "Alameda".
Maps
There is a very basic schematic map on the EFE website's freight transport page. No printed map is known.
Timetable
- There is a journey planner on the front page of the EFE website. Note that this is route-specific: it is necessary to select the required route by clicking on the relevant tab in order to obtain the appropriate drop-down lists of departure and arrival stations.
- The EFE website does not provide any downloadable timetables. Timetables in HTML format are available at the Fahrplancenter website, but do not appear to have been updated since early 2020.
- It is possible that printed timetables are available for EFE services; the compilers would be grateful for any information.
Some information is available at the Man in Seat 61.
Infrastructure
- gauge: 1676mm (5 feet 6 inches). The Talca - Constitución line is metre gauge.
- electrification: 3000V DC
- rule of the road: right
Other Railways
Ferrocarril de Antofagasta a Bolivia (FCAB)
No known passenger services (website)
- gauge: metre
Ferrocarril Tacna - Arica
International railway between Arica (Chile) and Tacna (Peru). Passenger services operated until March 2020, but ceased due to Covid-19 - see Facebook page.
- gauge: standard
Ferrocarril Arica - La Paz (FCALP)
An international line to Bolivia; the Chilean part is owned and operated by EFE. The only passenger service is an infrequent tourist operation on the Chinchorro (Arica) - Poconchile section: see EFE website.
- gauge: metre
Tourist Lines
None known, but EFE operates various tourist services, some on lines not used by other passenger services - see website.
Metro
- Santiago: website, network map; see also UrbanRail
- Valparaíso: a metro-style service operated by EFE: website; see also UrbanRail
Trams
none
