en.Wedoany.com Reported - The Merval railway expansion project in Chile's Valparaíso Region will undergo its final environmental vote on May 12. The railway expansion project, with an investment of US$811 million, was first submitted for review by state-owned railway operator EFE in April 2022. The plan is to add 26 kilometers to the existing network, extending it to the municipalities of Quillota and La Calera.

According to the complete evaluation report by the Environmental Assessment Service (SEA), the railway expansion project will construct five new stations, while one existing station in La Calera will be restored. The SEA has recommended approval of the railway expansion project, and once the Environmental Qualification Resolution (RCA) is obtained, construction can begin. The project is expected to be operational by January 2029.

The Quillota-La Calera railway expansion project is part of EFE's US$6.4 billion investment plan. According to the company's 2025 corporate report, the plan aims to achieve 150 million passenger trips and double freight volume by 2031.

This railway expansion extends the Merval line further east from its current terminus into the Valparaíso Region, covering municipalities such as Quillota and La Calera. The five new stations and one restored station will be integrated into the existing railway network operation system.

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