The implementation of the railway service stands as a key point in the Government’s transport agenda and a significant step has recently been taken in this regard in the La Araucanía Region with the arrival of a new station. train.
In a strategic move, the EFE company has inaugurated a new train station in Quepe, thus offering a direct connection with the city of Temuco. This addition not only promises to speed up residents’ travel to the regional capital, but also promises greater comfort in their travels.
The new rail connection is added to the already existing route to Pitrufquén, offering residents of Quepe the possibility of reaching Temuco in record time. It is estimated that the journey between Quepe and Temuco will take only 22 minutes, which represents a significant improvement in terms of time and efficiency.
The Minister of Transport and Telecommunications, Juan Carlos Muñoz, highlighted the importance of this new infrastructure of train in the lives of hundreds of families. In his words, the inauguration of this stop not only means access to better work and educational opportunities, but also more time to share with family and friends, as well as better connectivity with the urban center of Temuco.
The inauguration event was celebrated as a collective achievement, the result of the effort and collaboration of local authorities, institutions and the community of Quepe. For Minister Muñoz, this milestone represents a source of pride and a clear example of how the infrastructure of train can positively impact people’s lives.