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Engineer Claudia Centurion, Minister of Public Works and Communications (MOPC), assured that the Commuter Train project will be a reality in the short term. We are putting this project at a point of no return, he stressed, highlighting the impact it will have on the daily lives of some 40,000 people. In this context, the head of the MOPC highlighted the signing of the agreement between the Government of our country, represented by President Santiago Pena, and the authorities of the United Arab Emirates to execute this undertaking. The first stage will connect Asuncion with Luque, for about 20 kilometers, and will later extend to Ypacarai, totaling 44 kilometers of route. Centurion explained that the train will run on electric power, which will reduce noise and polluting emissions, in addition to having the capacity to transport thousands of passengers per hour. We want a system that is safe, efficient and environmentally responsible, he said. Likewise, he indicated that the goal is to start immediately and have the results of the technical studies within this year in order to begin the works at the beginning of 2027. The estimated execution period is 36 months, with the possibility of enabling some sections gradually as the work progresses. Our objective is that the first sections can begin to operate within our management, demonstrating concrete advances for citizens, he highlighted. The project concession will be for 30 years and will have the participation of Etihad Rail, together with Ferrocarriles del Paraguay S.A. (Fepasa) as national operator. The minister emphasized that international cooperation will allow the country to incorporate key knowledge and technology for future railway developments. Social and economic impact During the construction stage, the project will generate around 20,000 jobs, in addition to around 500 permanent positions for its operation. Added to this is the fare integration with metropolitan buses, which will enable a more accessible and economical public transportation system, reducing users daily expenses by up to 50%. The Secretary of State also highlighted the contribution of the Commuter Train to sustainability and urban efficiency, through the use of renewable energy, the reduction of vehicle congestion and the improvement of regional connectivity. It is an emblematic project that demonstrates how urban planning can combine mobility, sustainability and efficiency, he stressed. The Commuter Train is an emblematic project for the modernization of public transportation and consolidates the States commitment to long-term infrastructure, concluded Centurion. Date: February 5, 2026
