The project seeks to improve the mobility conditions of thousands of inhabitants of Zipaquirá, Chía and Cajicá.
Cundinamarca Government.
The Government of Cundinamarca assured that the Regiotram del Norte, known as the Zipaquirá train, will directly benefit more than 176,000 passengers dailys, improving travel times, regional connectivity and the quality of life of the inhabitants of the Northern Sabana.
The project advances after the signing of the co-financing agreement between the Government of Cundinamarca and the National Government, carried out last November 7, 2025, consolidating a key step for its structuring and implementation.
A project to transform mobility and daily life
The agreement signed between the Nation and Cundinamarca guarantees the structuring and co-financing phase of the train that will connect Zipaquirá, Cajicá, Chía and Bogotá, for the benefit of thousands of workers, students and families who travel daily to the capital.
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The 48.9 kilometer railway corridor will have 17 stations (11 in Bogotá, 1 in Chía, 3 in Cajicá and 2 in Zipaquirá), in addition to two workshop-yards located in La Caro and Zipaquirá. According to technical projections, the initial demand will be 176,612 passengers per day, which represents about 54.3 million trips per year.
This electric and sustainable mobility system will reduce travel times between the Northern Sabana and Bogotá by up to 60%, improving regional productivity and reducing vehicle congestion.
The projected commercial speed will range between 30 and 80 km/h, with frequencies of 6.5 minutes during peak hours, allowing continuous, fast and safe transportation.
The total estimated investment amounts to $17.45 billion, financed 68.5% by the Nation, 17.8% by Cundinamarca and 13.2% for Bogotá.
An inter-institutional commitment to citizens
Representative Angélica Gómez stated that “The signing of this agreement is a decisive step in the search for real solutions for the mobility of the Northern Sabana… We deliver to Cundinamarca and the Zipaquirá train will be a reality.
The Assembly approved the resources for a co-financing agreement between the departmental government and the National Government.” He added that the Zipaquirá train “it will connect our communities, reduce travel times and open new development opportunities for the region… “This important work, this progress is the result of joint work and is a necessary goal for our department, under the leadership of Governor Jorge Rey.”
During the signing of the agreement, Governor Jorge Rey pointed out that this project will move more than 176,000 passengers a day with fully electric technology, connecting Zipaquirá, Cajicá, Chía and Bogotá with integration to the Western RegioTram.
It will allow families from the Savannah to have more agile, dignified and safe trips even to the center of Bogotá, particularly the 26th Street and Caracas, and with the potential to reach the airport.”
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The next steps of the project will include the technical and financial structuring phase, inter-institutional coordination, socialization with the communities and political and technical monitoring from the Cundinamarca Assembly to guarantee transparency and citizen participation.
Source: Integrated Information System
