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Mendoza’s Airport Rail Link Advances as Santilli Tours Metrotranvía Works

A $12 million overhaul will expand El Plumerillo’s terminal capacity by 40% starting mid‑2026.

Overview

  • Provincial and national officials inspected Stage IV works, which will extend the Metrotranvía to El Plumerillo and are reported above 70% progress in multiple segments.
  • Nearly 7.2 km of double track are installed between Godoy Cruz and Luján de Cuyo at 71% execution, with 3.7 km laid in Las Heras and energization and substation installations underway.
  • Groundworks have begun for the airport connector, and the provincial plan targets completing the expanded network between September and October 2026.
  • Rolling stock deliveries have reached 27 of 39 planned train sets after the last three arrived in November, and authorities are evaluating purchases of new units to meet expected demand.
  • Aeropuertos Argentina plans terminal renovations beginning in July 2026 with completion estimated for October 2027, including expanded domestic and international boarding areas and a new VIP lounge.