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Suriname railway plan announced
TIN news: Detailed proposals for a rail link between the capital Paramaribo and Onverwacht were announced by the government on November 5. Strukton Systems has completed a feasibility study and preliminary designs for the project and is a possible construction contractor, although there is no date as yet for the award of a firm contract.
The 29 km line would start at Paramaribo Poelepantje and run south with stations at Latour, Hannaslust, Welgedacht, two in Lelydorp, Bernharddorp and Onverwacht. The end-to-end journey time would be about 30 min, with what Strukton describes as a ‘comfortable, fast and frequent’ service relieving the most congested road in Suriname, reducing traffic accidents and improving access to healthcare and schools.
A second phase would extend the line to Johan Adolf Pengel International Airport.
The cost of the first phase is estimated at €130m for a double-track line with eight stations, 16 level crossings, a bridge, five diesel multiple-units and staff training. Construction would take up to 12 months, with a further three months needed for running-in trials. Studies into the social benefits of the line are now underway to encourage financial backing for the project from external parties.
The 29 km line would start at Paramaribo Poelepantje and run south with stations at Latour, Hannaslust, Welgedacht, two in Lelydorp, Bernharddorp and Onverwacht. The end-to-end journey time would be about 30 min, with what Strukton describes as a ‘comfortable, fast and frequent’ service relieving the most congested road in Suriname, reducing traffic accidents and improving access to healthcare and schools.
A second phase would extend the line to Johan Adolf Pengel International Airport.
The cost of the first phase is estimated at €130m for a double-track line with eight stations, 16 level crossings, a bridge, five diesel multiple-units and staff training. Construction would take up to 12 months, with a further three months needed for running-in trials. Studies into the social benefits of the line are now underway to encourage financial backing for the project from external parties.