The mountains and the sea come together again. He Patagonian Train It will travel through the province of Río Negro from end to end, connecting San Antonio Oeste with Bariloche, again.
This service was suspended in January, when the Río Negro government warned that the service was not guaranteed. security of the passengers.
The tour will run again on may 31 and tickets are now on sale on the Tren Patagónico website, at the station ticket offices and authorized travel agencies.
What is the Patagonian Train route like?
The train will depart every Friday at 8pm from the San Antonio Oeste station and will arrive at the Bariloche station the next day at 9:53.
The reverse route will be done Sundays. It will leave the Cordillera at 5 p.m. and arrive at the Rio Negro coast at 7:14 a.m. on Monday.
It will have capacity for 180 passengers, but cars will be added as the months go by. To make the trip as comfortable as possible – it is a trip of approximately 14 hours – the service will be provided in economy first class which includes comfortable, spacious and soft seats, central heating.
There will also be transportation of cargo and parcels and a limited service of vehicle transport.
On the other hand, one of the new features is the renewed offer of gastronomy on board, which promises a great variety of dishes.
How much does the Patagonian Train cost?
- For adults, the section costs $ 28.700; for retirees, $22,960 and for students and children from 4 to 12, $20,090.
- For provincial residentsthe cost is a little cheaper: $23,500 for adults, $18,800 for retirees and $16,450 for students and children from 4 to 12 years old.
- Children under 3 years they do not pay.
What renovations were done
During the suspension of the service, different construction to ensure passenger safety and service efficiency.
“Thanks to the support of the provincial government and the Ministry of Public Works and Services of Río Negro, the implementation of the Comprehensive Work and Maintenance Plan, which covers the renewal of tracks, wagons and locomotives, allows the Rio Negro company to once again offer a essential service both for the inhabitants of the region and for tourism, maintaining the connection between the different locations,” the company says.
The renovation also included the exterior painting of about 20 cars and work on the train’s engine and brakes.