{"id":1582,"date":"2026-04-26T14:39:07","date_gmt":"2026-04-26T18:39:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/trenesparachile2050.cl\/?page_id=1582"},"modified":"2026-04-27T17:02:22","modified_gmt":"2026-04-27T21:02:22","slug":"por-que-mas-ferrocarril-para-chile","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/trenesparachile2050.cl\/en\/por-que-mas-ferrocarril-para-chile\/","title":{"rendered":"Why more railways for Chile?"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Trains for Chile 2050 \u00b7 \u200b\u200bRailway<\/div>

Because further<\/em>
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Rail is one of the most efficient, safe and sustainable modes for passenger and freight transport, offering important advantages that make it especially valuable for long-term policies.<\/p>

2%<\/strong>of total energy consumption of global transport<\/div>
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3-10 times <\/strong>less CO\u2082 than a car or plane<\/div>
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4\u20136\u00d7<\/strong>lower external social costs<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/header>

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The advantages of the train<\/div>

A mode of transport superior<\/em><\/h2>

These factors make the train not only competitive in efficiency and sustainability, but also contribute comprehensively to the economic, social and technological development of the regions that adopt it.<\/p>

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High capacity<\/h3>

It moves large volumes of passengers and cargo, reducing the need for multiple trips in smaller vehicles. Less congestion, greater operational efficiency for the entire system.<\/p>

3.5x less land use than the car<\/span><\/p><\/div>

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Energy efficiency<\/h3>

The railway represents approximately 2% of total transport energy consumption<\/strong>Despite handling a significant portion of passengers and cargo, its efficiency is far superior to that of road or air transport.<\/p>

Fuente: IEA, The Future of Rail<\/span><\/p><\/div>

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Far fewer emissions<\/h3>

Traveling by train produces between 3 and 10 times less CO\u2082<\/strong> per passenger-kilometer compared to cars or airplanes. With renewable energy, direct emissions approach zero. It also contributes to reducing air pollution and ecosystem fragmentation.<\/p>

Fuente: UIC Sustainability<\/span><\/p><\/div>

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Much safer<\/h3>

Segregated rail lines have much lower accident rates than roads. The external social costs are more than 4\u00d7 minors<\/strong> for passengers and more than 6x minors<\/strong> for cargo, compared to road transport.<\/p>

4\u20136\u00d7 lower external costs<\/span><\/p><\/div>

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Independent of traffic<\/h3>

It operates on its own segregated infrastructure, guaranteeing predictable and reliable travel times. This is a key advantage in cities like Santiago, Concepci\u00f3n, and Valpara\u00edso, where traffic congestion is a growing structural problem.<\/p>

100% independent of road traffic<\/span><\/p><\/div>

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Engine of territorial development<\/h3>

It strengthens connectivity between urban centers, intermediate zones, and rural areas. It generates direct and indirect jobs and promotes innovation in advanced signaling, digital logistics, and electrification.<\/p>

Direct and indirect jobs<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/section>

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Specific data<\/div>

The train leader<\/em> in sustainability<\/h2>

On a 500 km journey, the differences between modes are enormous. Official SNCF\/UIC data.<\/p>

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CO\u2082 per passenger-km \u00b7 500 km<\/h3>
Grams of CO\u2082 per passenger-km<\/div>

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7 g<\/span><\/p><\/div>

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17 g<\/span><\/p><\/div>

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47 g<\/span><\/p><\/div>

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66 g<\/span><\/p><\/div>

Taking the train between London and Paris instead of flying reduces emissions by a 90%<\/strong>Source: SNCF \/ UIC.<\/p><\/div><\/div>

Land use:<\/strong> A 25m-wide double-track railway corridor carries 8,000 passengers per hour in each direction. The equivalent motorway requires 75m and only moves 7,650 passengers per hour. The train uses less space and moves more people.<\/div><\/section>

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