en.Wedoany.com Reported - Recently, the National Infrastructure Agency (ANI) of Colombia issued a pre-tender notice, planning to hire a consulting firm to conduct a pre-feasibility study for the railway connection project between the La Guajira department and the Atlantic Railway Corridor, further promoting the construction of Colombia's national railway network and the railway transportation revitalization plan.

The investment amount for this consulting contract is approximately 11.485 billion Colombian pesos (about USD 3.23 million). The study will cover technical, economic, financial, legal, land acquisition, social, environmental, and risk assessment aspects, with a focus on evaluating railway line schemes that accommodate both freight and passenger transport functions, providing a decision-making basis for integrating the La Guajira department into the national railway network.

The Colombian government stated that this project is one of its priority railway projects, aimed at strengthening regional integration, logistics connectivity, and social development in the Caribbean region. At the same time, the project is a key component of Colombia's strategy to revitalize railway transportation. The government plans to reduce logistics costs and enhance regional competitiveness by building an integrated transportation system that connects railways, highways, ports, and inland waterways.

ANI stated that this pre-feasibility study tender marks an important step in the construction of Colombia's modern railway network. In addition to enhancing freight capacity, the project will further improve regional connectivity, as well as the travel convenience and quality of life for local residents.

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