The Panama-David train route has been announced

The Panama-David train route has been announced and it will require a a new bridge over the Canal, as announced by the National Secretary of Railways, Henry Faarud , this Monday, May 5.

The official’s remarks came in response to a question from this media outlet during the preliminary launch of the project’s layout plan, which will include 14 stations.

“ For the train to be profitable, it must have access to all the Canal ports and the other ports in the country,” commented Faarud, who indicated that a fifth bridge would make this possible.

The secretary assured that he is already coordinating with the Panama Canal Authority to establish the route for this new bridge.

It is estimated that the bridge would be located near the Centenario Bridge, and be for exclusive use by the railway.

The stations planned are:

- Albrook

- Ciudad de Salud 

- Panama Pacifico 

- La Chorrera

- Chame

- Rio Hato 

- Penonomé

- Divisa 

- Santiago

- Soná,

- Saint Felix

- David,

- Bugaba

- Paso Canoas