Overview
- A Ferrocarriles Centrales Andinos locomotive towed 3–5 donated cars from Monserrate/Parque de la Muralla to the Chosica workshop for fluids and inspections, a logistical step rather than a mechanical failure.
- Municipal officials said the measurements confirm rolling stock heights of about 4.94–5.01 m versus bridge clearances of 5.28–5.80 m, ending doubts about vertical compatibility.
- The city launched a preventive maintenance program for 90 coaches and 19 locomotives; each convoy requires 15–21 days of work with full technical readiness estimated in roughly three months.
- MML is preparing contract addenda with the track concessionaire and is weighing ceding use or transferring ownership to the MTC, with ProInversión advising and agreements targeted in the coming weeks.
- The initial service plan foresees a 45 km route with three stops (Monserrate, Parque de la Muralla, Chosica), peak-hour operations, an estimated 1 hour 15 minutes travel time and capacity of about 12,500 passengers per day, while prior audit and valuation concerns remain under review.