The morning sun shone on the land in the northern part of the Chilean capital region, and the roar of large excavators shattered the tranquility of the past. As the first shovel of soil was dug up, the construction site of Batuco Station instantly boiled over. This is not only the mechanical start, but also the beginning of connecting people's hearts. As the "vanguard" of the six newly built stations in the project, the construction of Batuco Station marks the official transition of this highly anticipated transportation artery from blueprint to physical construction. The representatives of the Chilean National Railway Company and the Chinese builders witnessed on site are filled with common expectations for the future.

Super engineering connects the north and south

The project is 24 kilometers long and is the largest single infrastructure contract in the history of the Chilean National Railway Company, with a significant weight. The route starts from Jintanomar city in the north and ends at Batuco city in the south, like a giant dragon lying horizontally in the northern part of the capital region. It is not only a passenger dedicated line, but also a link for regional coordinated development. After completion, it will effectively connect the five major cities in the area. More importantly, this railway line will seamlessly connect with San Diego Metro Lines 3, 5, and 7, greatly improving the public transportation network in the region, easing ground transportation pressure, and providing convenient choices for millions of residents' daily travel.

Advance the early stage of tackling difficulties and overcoming challenges

Since the signing on August 25, 2025, the China Railway Construction International team, as the contractor, has entered an "accelerated running" mode. Faced with practical challenges such as differences in Chilean territorial standards, complex design interfaces, and numerous approval processes, the project team did not back down. They strengthen overall coordination, optimize resource allocation, and promote the deep integration of design, business, and construction processes. For the arrival of this day, the team has successively overcome difficulties such as site handover and temporary facility construction, efficiently completed the approval of construction plans and verification of commencement conditions while ensuring compliance, and cleared all obstacles for the smooth launch of the first station.keywords:Engineering infrastructure

Railway upgrade for parallel freight transportation

In addition to building new passenger dedicated lines and stations, this project also shoulders the responsibility of enhancing regional logistics capabilities. The project includes the repair and renovation of existing freight railway lines, as well as the construction of six modern railway bridges. This design concept that balances both passenger and freight reflects the systematic nature of project planning. In the future, with the operation of new lines, not only will the flow of people be more smooth, but logistics efficiency will also be significantly improved, providing strong infrastructure support for the economic development of the Chilean capital region.Editor/Yang Meiling