Bolivia Inaugurates Construction of its First Electric Railroad
Bolivia Inaugurates Construction of its First Electric Railroad
Published 18 August 2017
The technologically advanced transportation project is designed to meet the demands of the growing Cochabamba population.
The beginning of construction for Bolivia's first electric train was inaugurated by President Evo Morales on Thursday in a public ceremony that brought together various supporters of the major transportation project, including government representatives, academics, and business owners.
“Work on the metropolitan train has already started. Imagine it: the first electric train in Bolivia will be in Cochabamba,” Morales said before the crowd.
The President emphasized the collaboration between various sectors to construct the highly modern and technologically advanced transportation project. A substantial part of it will be contracted through Spanish and Swiss-based construction companies.
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