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Jungle Ecological Train presents advances at railway congress
Marco Três newsroom · edited by Annie Grellmann
Iguazú National Park, Puerto Iguazú, Argentina, transitions to 100% electric locomotives
Iguazú Argentina S.A. presented the progress of the Jungle Ecological Train during the 2026 Latin American railway congress, held on September 4. The project includes the transition from liquefied petroleum gas-powered locomotives to fully electric systems with lithium batteries.
During the second day of the 2026 Latin American railway congress, the operating company of Iguazú National Park presented details about the railway's operation within the conservation unit. The line is capable of transporting up to 250 passengers per train composition and faces the challenge of meeting demand peaks that vary between 2,500 and 12,000 daily visitors.
The shift to 100% electric locomotives powered by lithium batteries completely eliminates pollutant gas emissions and noise within the protected area. The batteries recharge between 6 and 8 hours, allowing coverage of up to two days of operation.
According to the company's Infrastructure and Sustainable Development manager, the transformation is fundamental to prevent emissions in an environmental protection zone without compromising safety or fluidity in tourist transportation.
Among future projects is the construction of a dedicated solar farm to recharge the batteries, ensuring energy self-sufficiency of the system in case of power grid interruptions.
The company also emphasized the importance of predictable and long-term policies for railway development in the country, as well as the extension of sustainable mobility solutions for comprehensive regional connectivity.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the passenger capacity of the Jungle Eco Train?
- Each train can carry up to 250 passengers.
- How long does it take to recharge the locomotives’ batteries?
- Between 6 and 8 hours, which allows coverage of up to two days of operation.
- What is the daily visitor range the train must serve?
- Between 2,500 and 12,000 daily visitors, according to demand peaks.
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