RDC Operating Entities - Ferrocarril Central Andino



	PERU: Ferrocarril Central Andino	The national anthem of Peru should be playing in the background (length 2:30)

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Background
In July 1999, the government of Peru awarded the privatization of Ferrocarril del Centro to a consortium led by RDC for 30 years. The second highest railway in the world (with China's completion of its new line to Tibet in 2005), it reaches the station of La Cima at 4818 meters (15,807 feet) above sea level and links the Pacific port of Callao and the capital city of Lima with Huancayo and Cerro de Pasco.

Other investors in Ferrocarril Central Andino ("FCCA") include Peruvian companies Juan Olaechea and Company, Minas Buenaventura, ADR Inversiones, and Inversiones Andino.

The consortium began operations on September 21, 1999.

Operating Statistics

Statistics as of December 31, 2006
Major Traffic Flows

Length
in Km. Length
in Miles
Annual Tonnage
Locomotives Wagons Minerals
Fuels
Cement
Food Products

490
304 1.6 Million 26 732


	System Map printer-friendly map (381k PDF) Click on thumbnail to view larger image of the Central Andino railroad system (Map design provided by Bill Metzger)


	Photo Gallery More photos of Ferrocarril Central Andino's operations can be found in our Photo Gallery. In addition, come along for the final ride on the Central's Chaucha Branch and view our exclusive photo tribute. Rail Tours In December 2006, FCCA launched bimonthly tourist train service linking Lima with Huancayo on 12-car, 500-passenger capacity trains. Enjoy a thrilling ride on the world's second highest railway and admire one of the railway wonders of the world as you traverse 68 tunnels, 61 bridges and 9 switchbacks of the Andes. FCCA rebuilt and remodeled six passenger cars and four of them are equipped with reclining seats, panoramic windows, heating and air-conditioning. The fifth car was converted into a kitchen car and the sixth into a bar/observation car. The remaining six cars have retained their original design and seating arrangement. The train is scheduled to stop at Chosica, San Bartolome, Galera and La Oroya. Return fares are Soles 260 for First Class Tourist service and Soles 160 for riding the classical cars. Please visit FCCA's website (www.ferrocarrilcentral.com.pe) for more information and scheduled departures. In addition, FCCA's steam locomotive is available for rail tour charters; please submit inquiries to Henry Posner III.

Recommended Links

	"Latin Tracks" Magazine
	The only English language magazine providing coverage of Latin-America's railways.
	DVDs by Revelation Video
	"Peru Progress" (90-minute freight ride into the high Andes)
	Rob Dickinson's International Steam Page
	Steam in the Americas - Peru Report - Steam in Peru, 2001 Report - Steam in Peru, 2000
	Riding on the FCCA by Steven Adams
	FCCA photos by Phil Wormald
	Heinz Buehler's Peru photo album & FCCA trip notes
	Mountain Railroading: A railroad in the clouds - Oroya Railroad
	History: Railways of the Andes

News Archive

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FCCA IN PRINT:	(PDF 83k)	Central Andino to invest USD 100 million February 2008 Latin Tracks \| Daniel Thomas
	(PDF 882k)	The Tren Macho Opportunities interviews Juan de Dios Olaechea Jan-Mar 2007
	(PDF 415k)	Climbing the Andes with dual-fuel power July 2006 Railway Gazette International (copyright © Reed Business Information)
	(PDF 785k)	Going full throttle Latin Tracks interviews Jack Roberson July 2005 Latin Tracks \| Daniel Thomas
	(PDF 502k)	FCCA Special Report: The sky's the limit July 2005 Latin Tracks \| Daniel Thomas
	(PDF 27k)	Peru runs breakthrough gas train 17-Jun-2005 CNN.com (copyright © Reuters)
	(PDF 967k)	Special Report: Doing good, in spite of the odds March 2004 Latin Tracks \| Daniel Thomas
	(PDF 903k)	Progress Report: Central Railway heads for the heights February 2003 Railway Gazette International (copyright © Reed Business Information)
	(PDF 55k)	Work's a joyride for rail renovation entrepreneur 3-Feb-2002 Pittsburgh Tribune-Review
	(PDF 58k)	Two 'revolutionaries' attempt to pull Peru out of its statist past 18-Nov-2001 Pittsburgh Tribune-Review
NEWS RELEASES:	(PDF 72k)	FCCA inaugurates passenger services 6-Aug-2002

Contact Information

Ferrocarril Central Andino
Av. José Galvez Barrenechea No. 566 - 5° Piso
Corpac - San Isidro
Lima 27
PERU

Telephone:
Fax:
Contact:
E-Mail:
Websites:

+51 1 226 6363
+51 1 226 6271
Jaime Blanco, General Manager
ferrocarrilcentral@fcca.com.pe
www.ferroviasperu.com.pe
www.ferrocarrilcentral.com.pe

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