Gobierno impulsa la Ley Ferroviaria en audiencia pública realizada en Santa Marta: esto lo que propone

Periodista Portafolio18.12.2025 10:40 Actualizado: 18.12.2025 11:56

Gobierno impulsa la Ley Ferroviaria en audiencia pública realizada en Santa Marta: esto lo que propone

TL;DR

  • A public hearing for the Railway Law project was held in Santa Marta.
  • The law aims to update Colombia's rail system regulations after over a century.
  • The Minister of Transport, María Rojas, highlighted the law's structural nature and goal to reactivate the rail system.
  • Further public hearings are planned in strategic regions, starting with La Dorada, Caldas.
  • The project seeks to integrate the rail mode with other transport systems to improve logistics and reduce costs.
  • Environmental sustainability criteria are incorporated into the development of rail infrastructure.
  • The law aims to attract public and private investment by providing regulatory clarity and security.
  • It also seeks to organize institutional competencies for better planning and management of the rail system.
  • The initiative emphasizes a territorial approach, incorporating regional specificities and economic impacts.
  • The law is presented as a state initiative for long-term vision, aiming to make the train a reality for regions and future generations.