Ferrocarril Transandino (FETRANSA) has announced today that the train tracks from Cuzco to Aguas Calientes (the town below Machu Picchu) will most likely be fully restored June 30th. As of now only the part Piscacucho is operational for tourists but the company says that due to favorable weather conditions they are advancing rapidly. The train tracks between the station of Poroy (Cuzco) and Ollantaytambo have already been restored. 9 teams are currently working on the stretch between Chilca and Piscacucho trying to restore the last part. On this stretch 4 of the most severely damaged points are located especially KM 79.

Keep in mind that these timelines are estimates but it is great to see that repair works are moving along and full train service should be restored soon.

The original link is in spanish and can be found here http://www.tnews.com.pe/not_am/nm120510.htm.

Here are also 2 before/after shots of KM 79 of the tracks taken from the same link.

We’ll keep you updated.

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