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-->Some information is available at the [https://www.seat61.com/SouthAmerica.htm#Train%20travel%20in%20Ecuador Man in Seat 61]. | -->Some information is available at the [https://www.seat61.com/SouthAmerica.htm#Train%20travel%20in%20Ecuador Man in Seat 61]. | ||
'''Note''': the railway in Ecuador became bankrupt in 2020 and ceased operating. Money is being raised to restart operations, hopefully in 2023. | '''Note''': the railway in Ecuador became bankrupt in 2020 and ceased operating with their assets being transferred to the Ecuadorian State. . Money is being raised to restart operations, hopefully in 2023. | ||
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===Gauge=== | ===Gauge=== | ||
1435 mm (4 | *1067 mm (3 feet 6 inches) Cape; for main railways. | ||
*1435 mm (4 feet 8½ inches) Standard; for metro and tramway. | |||
===Electrification=== | ===Electrification=== | ||
*750 V DC for | *750 V DC for Cuenca Tramway | ||
*1500 V DC for Quito Metro | *1500 V DC for Quito Metro | ||
===Rule of the road=== | ===Rule of the road=== | ||
Mainly single track | Mainly single track but not known on metro/tramway. | ||
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==Tourist Lines== | ==Tourist Lines== | ||
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==Metros== | ==Metros== | ||
The [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Quito_Metro Quito Metro] | The [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Quito_Metro Quito Metro] resumed commercial operation on 1 December 2023. | ||
==Trams== | ==Trams== | ||
The standard gauge [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cuenca_Tramway Cuenca Tramway] opened 25 May 2020. | The standard gauge [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cuenca_Tramway Cuenca Tramway] opened 25 May 2020. | ||
==Recent and Future Changes== | ==Recent and Future Changes== | ||
===Recent Changes=== | ===Recent Changes=== | ||
The Quito Metro official inauguration was on 21 December 2022 and commercial service started on 2 May 2023. The system was shut down on 11 May 2023, after technical problems but commercial operations resumed on 1 December 2023. | |||
=== Future Changes=== | === Future Changes=== | ||
The Quito Metro re-opened 1 December 2023 with full operation expected in the second quarter of 2024. | |||
The Government aims to reopen [https://thecuencadispatch.com/six-sections-of-the-ecuadorian-train-will-return-to-service-in-2023/ six sections] of main line railways for tourism purposes in 2023. | |||
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Latest revision as of 15:03, 30 December 2023
Country Details
See Wikipedia
Timetable
Some information is available at the Man in Seat 61.
Note: the railway in Ecuador became bankrupt in 2020 and ceased operating with their assets being transferred to the Ecuadorian State. . Money is being raised to restart operations, hopefully in 2023.
Gauge
- 1067 mm (3 feet 6 inches) Cape; for main railways.
- 1435 mm (4 feet 8½ inches) Standard; for metro and tramway.
Electrification
- 750 V DC for Cuenca Tramway
- 1500 V DC for Quito Metro
Rule of the road
Mainly single track but not known on metro/tramway.
Metros
The Quito Metro resumed commercial operation on 1 December 2023.
Trams
The standard gauge Cuenca Tramway opened 25 May 2020.
Recent and Future Changes
Recent Changes
The Quito Metro official inauguration was on 21 December 2022 and commercial service started on 2 May 2023. The system was shut down on 11 May 2023, after technical problems but commercial operations resumed on 1 December 2023.
Future Changes
The Quito Metro re-opened 1 December 2023 with full operation expected in the second quarter of 2024.
The Government aims to reopen six sections of main line railways for tourism purposes in 2023.
Obscure and Sparse Passenger Services
None known
