|
|
|
|
- Business Directory
- News
- Classifieds
- Movies
- Events Calendar
- Features
- Travel
- Business
- Gastronomy
- Peru This Week E-Magazine
|
|
|
|
Latest News in Peru / Archive for Transportation
Transportation | 19 August, 2009 [ 12:56 ]
Peru: CAF approved loan of US $ 300 millions to finish Lima's Electric Train works
LivinginPeru.com
Isabel Guerra
The Andean Development Corporation (CAF) has approved a loan amounting US $300 millions, to be used in finishing and putting in service the Villa El Salvador – Grau Avenue sector of the Lima's Electric Train.
This amount is supposed to cover 55% of the project, which estimated total cost is US $549 million dollars.
The works will be executed by Peru's Ministry of Transports and Communications, through the Autonomous Authority of the Special Project for Lima & Callao Mass Transport, which is supposed to afford the other 45% of the budget.
Enrique Garcia, CAF's Executive President, said that CAF prioritizes projects intended to improve urban population's quality of life, and to provide public transportation services for the less-favoured citizens.
Have other topics you'd like to see in our news section? If you or someone you know would like to contribute a news article to Living in Peru, whether it's translated or based on a personal investigation, send it to editor@livinginperu.com
Isabel Guerra
The Andean Development Corporation (CAF) has approved a loan amounting US $300 millions, to be used in finishing and putting in service the Villa El Salvador – Grau Avenue sector of the Lima's Electric Train. This amount is supposed to cover 55% of the project, which estimated total cost is US $549 million dollars.
The works will be executed by Peru's Ministry of Transports and Communications, through the Autonomous Authority of the Special Project for Lima & Callao Mass Transport, which is supposed to afford the other 45% of the budget.
Enrique Garcia, CAF's Executive President, said that CAF prioritizes projects intended to improve urban population's quality of life, and to provide public transportation services for the less-favoured citizens.
Have other topics you'd like to see in our news section? If you or someone you know would like to contribute a news article to Living in Peru, whether it's translated or based on a personal investigation, send it to editor@livinginperu.com
Transportation | 13 August, 2009 [ 17:39 ]
Fetransa to present proposal to new operators in Southern Peru routes
LivinginPeru.com
Isabel Guerra
Ferrocarril Transandino, (Fetransa), the current concessionaire of the southern railways in Peru, is to present this week its proposal of new contracts for the new operators to work on the Cusco-Machu Picchu route, reported the Supervising Organization of the Investment in Infraestructure for Public Transportation (Ositran).
Ositran's President, Juan Carlos Zevallos, said that this institution is working to speed up the legal and administrative processes required in order to allow the new operators actually start working in the aforementioned route.
For that reason Ositran's representatives are having frequent meetings with Fetransa's executives.
"I can tell you that the negociations on this regard are pretty much advanced and we will finish soon, " added Zevallos.
Have other topics you'd like to see in our news section? If you or someone you know would like to contribute a news article to Living in Peru, whether it's translated or based on a personal investigation, send it to editor@livinginperu.com
Isabel Guerra
Ferrocarril Transandino, (Fetransa), the current concessionaire of the southern railways in Peru, is to present this week its proposal of new contracts for the new operators to work on the Cusco-Machu Picchu route, reported the Supervising Organization of the Investment in Infraestructure for Public Transportation (Ositran). Ositran's President, Juan Carlos Zevallos, said that this institution is working to speed up the legal and administrative processes required in order to allow the new operators actually start working in the aforementioned route.
For that reason Ositran's representatives are having frequent meetings with Fetransa's executives.
"I can tell you that the negociations on this regard are pretty much advanced and we will finish soon, " added Zevallos.
Have other topics you'd like to see in our news section? If you or someone you know would like to contribute a news article to Living in Peru, whether it's translated or based on a personal investigation, send it to editor@livinginperu.com
Transportation | 12 August, 2009 [ 22:35 ]
Peru publishes its first train route guide
LivinginPeru.com
Isabel Guerra
Peruvian tourism officials have launched the route guide called “Lima-Huancayo Train: Adventure through the Andes,” the first one of its kind in the country.
The authors, Jose Luis Parra Pinto and Jorge Zelaya Alva, describe the 332-km trip between Lima and Huancayo, departing from Desamparados Train Station in the Historic Center of Lima to the heart of Huancayo in Junin region.
The guide also features the most important tourist attractions located across Mantaro Valley.
The book includes also describes the route's most popular tourist spots, such as stations, bridges, zigzags, tunnels and high-Andean zones, among other attractions.
The guide, sponsored by the Municipality of Santiago de Surco, Ferrocarril Central Andino S.A, Railroad Development Corporation and other local organizations, is available both in Spanish and English: it can be bought in the route or ordered by phone.
Have other topics you'd like to see in our news section? If you or someone you know would like to contribute a news article to Living in Peru, whether it's translated or based on a personal investigation, send it to editor@livinginperu.com
Isabel Guerra
Peruvian tourism officials have launched the route guide called “Lima-Huancayo Train: Adventure through the Andes,” the first one of its kind in the country.The authors, Jose Luis Parra Pinto and Jorge Zelaya Alva, describe the 332-km trip between Lima and Huancayo, departing from Desamparados Train Station in the Historic Center of Lima to the heart of Huancayo in Junin region.
The guide also features the most important tourist attractions located across Mantaro Valley.
The book includes also describes the route's most popular tourist spots, such as stations, bridges, zigzags, tunnels and high-Andean zones, among other attractions.
The guide, sponsored by the Municipality of Santiago de Surco, Ferrocarril Central Andino S.A, Railroad Development Corporation and other local organizations, is available both in Spanish and English: it can be bought in the route or ordered by phone.
Have other topics you'd like to see in our news section? If you or someone you know would like to contribute a news article to Living in Peru, whether it's translated or based on a personal investigation, send it to editor@livinginperu.com
Transportation | 10 August, 2009 [ 19:02 ]
Tickets for Charly Garcia's concert in Peru on sale since today
LivinginPeru.com
Isabel Guerra
Charly Garcia, the famous Argentinian rocker, confirmed that he will perform in Lima, and today the tickets officially went on sale.
As the date (September 23rd) for the long awaited return of one of the most important interpreters in Latin America gets closer, the expectations grow among his Peruvian fans.
Peru will be the first country to see Charly Garcia's show this time, since then concert in Lima opens the tour.
Garcia comes this time accompanied by Fabián “Zorrito” Von Quintiero, “Negro” García López and Hilda Lizarazu, as well as other musicians.
Tickets are on sale at Tu Entrada, in Plaza Vea and Vivanda, and the prices range from S/. 51 soles to S/. 297 soles.
Have other topics you'd like to see in our news section? If you or someone you know would like to contribute a news article to Living in Peru, whether it's translated or based on a personal investigation, send it to editor@livinginperu.com.
Isabel Guerra
Charly Garcia, the famous Argentinian rocker, confirmed that he will perform in Lima, and today the tickets officially went on sale. As the date (September 23rd) for the long awaited return of one of the most important interpreters in Latin America gets closer, the expectations grow among his Peruvian fans.
Peru will be the first country to see Charly Garcia's show this time, since then concert in Lima opens the tour.
Garcia comes this time accompanied by Fabián “Zorrito” Von Quintiero, “Negro” García López and Hilda Lizarazu, as well as other musicians.
Tickets are on sale at Tu Entrada, in Plaza Vea and Vivanda, and the prices range from S/. 51 soles to S/. 297 soles.
Have other topics you'd like to see in our news section? If you or someone you know would like to contribute a news article to Living in Peru, whether it's translated or based on a personal investigation, send it to editor@livinginperu.com.
Transportation | 20 July, 2009 [ 21:51 ]
Peru's Ministers say 80 percent of transportation workers will not go on strike
LivinginPeru.com
Isabel Guerra
Javier Velasquez, Peru's Prime Minister, said that the government will apply the new Transit Code, because it is something that will benefit all the citizens.
"The government has decided that things need to improve regarding public transport," he remarked.
In addition, the Enrique Cornejo, Transport's Minister, said that despite all the Executive's efforts, they did not reach any agreement with a sector of public transport workers, who reportedly will go on strike tomorrow.
He asked all the Peruvians por patience with the problems that this might generate, remarking that an 80% of the public transport will be operating tomorrow (Tuesday), with almost 16,000 public transport vehicles.
He also remarked that the Electric Train and the Central Railroad will be operating too.
However, another sector of drivers and fares collectors claim that 90% of them will actually go on strike tomorrow, alleging that the ones that met with the ministers "are not representative."
Have other topics you'd like to see in our news section? If you or someone you know would like to contribute a news article to Living in Peru, whether it's translated or based on a personal investigation, send it to editor@livinginperu.com
Isabel Guerra
Javier Velasquez, Peru's Prime Minister, said that the government will apply the new Transit Code, because it is something that will benefit all the citizens. "The government has decided that things need to improve regarding public transport," he remarked.
In addition, the Enrique Cornejo, Transport's Minister, said that despite all the Executive's efforts, they did not reach any agreement with a sector of public transport workers, who reportedly will go on strike tomorrow.
He asked all the Peruvians por patience with the problems that this might generate, remarking that an 80% of the public transport will be operating tomorrow (Tuesday), with almost 16,000 public transport vehicles.
He also remarked that the Electric Train and the Central Railroad will be operating too.
However, another sector of drivers and fares collectors claim that 90% of them will actually go on strike tomorrow, alleging that the ones that met with the ministers "are not representative."
Have other topics you'd like to see in our news section? If you or someone you know would like to contribute a news article to Living in Peru, whether it's translated or based on a personal investigation, send it to editor@livinginperu.com
Transportation | 5 July, 2009 [ 14:06 ]
Peru Rail to suspend operations on July 8th
LivinginPeru.com
Isabel Guerra
Peru Rail reported today that it will suspend its operations on July 8th, in all its routes near Cusco-Machu Picchu and Cusco-Puno, due to the strike that the General Confederation of Workers of Peru (CGTP) has announced for that day.
Through a press release, Peru Rail states that this decision is a measure of prevention since it some unexpected events that might affect the passengers' travel experience are likely to happen.
The company said it will provide all facilities for the rescheduling the tickets for the day before or after July 8th, if the passengers need it.
For those travelers who can not make their trips on a different date, the company will reimburse them the price of the purchased tickets.
This has also been communicated to travel agents, tour operators and general public.
Have other topics you'd like to see in our news section? If you or someone you know would like to contribute a news article to Living in Peru, whether it's translated or based on a personal investigation, send it to editor@livinginperu.com
Isabel Guerra
Peru Rail reported today that it will suspend its operations on July 8th, in all its routes near Cusco-Machu Picchu and Cusco-Puno, due to the strike that the General Confederation of Workers of Peru (CGTP) has announced for that day. Through a press release, Peru Rail states that this decision is a measure of prevention since it some unexpected events that might affect the passengers' travel experience are likely to happen.
The company said it will provide all facilities for the rescheduling the tickets for the day before or after July 8th, if the passengers need it.
For those travelers who can not make their trips on a different date, the company will reimburse them the price of the purchased tickets.
This has also been communicated to travel agents, tour operators and general public.
Have other topics you'd like to see in our news section? If you or someone you know would like to contribute a news article to Living in Peru, whether it's translated or based on a personal investigation, send it to editor@livinginperu.com
Transportation | 3 July, 2009 [ 09:09 ]
Peru: 2 buses colide, 27 dead in Puno
LivinginPeru.com
Isabel Guerra
Another road accident in Peru killed at least 27 people and injured another 50, according to Peru's Police reports: two buses crashed on a mountainous road near Lake Titicaca, in the Santa Lucia district.
The buses belonged to the Julsa and Destinos transport companies, which operate daily interstate buses in this remote southeastern part of Peru.
Some of the injured told the police and the press that they think the driver of the Destinos bus might have fell momentarily asleep.
This happens when the whole country is debating about the new Traffic Code (intended to reduce deadly accidents) and its high fines, which are rejected by the drivers.
Have other topics you'd like to see in our news section? If you or someone you know would like to contribute a news article to Living in Peru, whether it's translated or based on a personal investigation, send it to editor@livinginperu.com
Isabel Guerra
Another road accident in Peru killed at least 27 people and injured another 50, according to Peru's Police reports: two buses crashed on a mountainous road near Lake Titicaca, in the Santa Lucia district. The buses belonged to the Julsa and Destinos transport companies, which operate daily interstate buses in this remote southeastern part of Peru.
Some of the injured told the police and the press that they think the driver of the Destinos bus might have fell momentarily asleep.
This happens when the whole country is debating about the new Traffic Code (intended to reduce deadly accidents) and its high fines, which are rejected by the drivers.
Have other topics you'd like to see in our news section? If you or someone you know would like to contribute a news article to Living in Peru, whether it's translated or based on a personal investigation, send it to editor@livinginperu.com
Transportation | 2 July, 2009 [ 22:21 ]
Star Peru Airlines to start route Lima-Ayacucho-Cusco
LivinginPeru.com
Isabel Guerra
Star Peru started a new service that will connect Lima and Ayacucho with direct flights, and an additional Ayacucho-Cusco connection is planned for the future.
The idea is interconnecting the main touristic destinations of those regions.
Star Peru's president, Valentin Kasianov, said that they intend to implement the route Lima - Ayacucho - Cusco, at least twice a week.
Kasianov stated that the company operates its new BAe 146 aircrafts, which will cover the route in 30 minutes and with minimum noise.
He also said that the promotional price for the first route is $ 140 round trip, almost 50% less than the regular rates applied by other airlines that fly to Ayacucho.
Have other topics you'd like to see in our news section? If you or someone you know would like to contribute a news article to Living in Peru, whether it's translated or based on a personal investigation, send it to editor@livinginperu.com
Isabel Guerra
Star Peru started a new service that will connect Lima and Ayacucho with direct flights, and an additional Ayacucho-Cusco connection is planned for the future. The idea is interconnecting the main touristic destinations of those regions.
Star Peru's president, Valentin Kasianov, said that they intend to implement the route Lima - Ayacucho - Cusco, at least twice a week.
Kasianov stated that the company operates its new BAe 146 aircrafts, which will cover the route in 30 minutes and with minimum noise.
He also said that the promotional price for the first route is $ 140 round trip, almost 50% less than the regular rates applied by other airlines that fly to Ayacucho.
Have other topics you'd like to see in our news section? If you or someone you know would like to contribute a news article to Living in Peru, whether it's translated or based on a personal investigation, send it to editor@livinginperu.com
Transportation | 2 July, 2009 [ 16:36 ]
Peru Urban Transportation workers to go on strike again next week
LivinginPeru.com
Isabel Guerra
Felix Gómez, General Secretary of the Peru Urban Transportation Unions announced today, after meeting with several related unions, that they will go on strike again next week, on July 8th and 9th.
The unions reunite more than 150,000 workers, among drivers and “cobradores” (bus workers who only collect the fares money), and not only they reject the new Traffic Code, but also they demand the government to setup “a real dialogue,”, since they claim the leaders currently engaged in the talks with authorities are not representative.
Gomez said to RadioProgramas del Peru that their position is not related at all to any other political groups, nor Peruvian nor international.
Have other topics you'd like to see in our news section? If you or someone you know would like to contribute a news article to Living in Peru, whether it's translated or based on a personal investigation, send it to editor@livinginperu.com
Isabel Guerra
Felix Gómez, General Secretary of the Peru Urban Transportation Unions announced today, after meeting with several related unions, that they will go on strike again next week, on July 8th and 9th. The unions reunite more than 150,000 workers, among drivers and “cobradores” (bus workers who only collect the fares money), and not only they reject the new Traffic Code, but also they demand the government to setup “a real dialogue,”, since they claim the leaders currently engaged in the talks with authorities are not representative.
Gomez said to RadioProgramas del Peru that their position is not related at all to any other political groups, nor Peruvian nor international.
Have other topics you'd like to see in our news section? If you or someone you know would like to contribute a news article to Living in Peru, whether it's translated or based on a personal investigation, send it to editor@livinginperu.com
Transportation | 2 July, 2009 [ 10:13 ]
Six dead on Peru barge collision
LivinginPeru.com
Isabel Guerra
At present, six people is the official death toll of the collision that took place last Tuesday near San José de Pacache, on Ucayali River (in eastern Peru) authorities said.
While another 15 people still remain missing, survivors interviewed by CPN radio attributed the collision to heavy fog and to the inadequacy of the lights on one of the vessels, called “Super Salas.”
They also said that the other vessel, called “Milagritos,” was overloaded.
Specialists from Peruvian Navy will arrive to the place to try to determine the real causes of the accident and establish the responsibilities.
The owner of the “Super Salas,”, Justina Salas, says that the “Milagritos” crew had been drinking alcohol the previous day.
Have other topics you'd like to see in our news section? If you or someone you know would like to contribute a news article to Living in Peru, whether it's translated or based on a personal investigation, send it to editor@livinginperu.com.
Isabel Guerra
At present, six people is the official death toll of the collision that took place last Tuesday near San José de Pacache, on Ucayali River (in eastern Peru) authorities said. While another 15 people still remain missing, survivors interviewed by CPN radio attributed the collision to heavy fog and to the inadequacy of the lights on one of the vessels, called “Super Salas.”
They also said that the other vessel, called “Milagritos,” was overloaded.
Specialists from Peruvian Navy will arrive to the place to try to determine the real causes of the accident and establish the responsibilities.
The owner of the “Super Salas,”, Justina Salas, says that the “Milagritos” crew had been drinking alcohol the previous day.
Have other topics you'd like to see in our news section? If you or someone you know would like to contribute a news article to Living in Peru, whether it's translated or based on a personal investigation, send it to editor@livinginperu.com.
News Sections (Archive)
- BREAKING NEWS! (60)
- Top (206)
- Peru (1823)
- Lima (682)
- Latin America (171)
- World (216)
- Politics (825)
- Elections 2006 (172)
- Economy (712)
- Business (597)
- Sports (560)
- Law and Order (777)
- Health (321)
- Travel and Tourism (437)
- Art/Culture/History (270)
- Education (113)
- Environment/Nature (188)
- TV/Entertainment (334)
- Tech / Internet (92)
- Press Releases (140)
- Dossiers (1)
- Opinion (13)
- Kids (29)
- Photo of the day (286)
- Advice (47)
- Announcements (49)
- Mining/Energy (339)
- Agriculture (55)
- Transportation (241)
- Natural Disasters (131)
- Communications (41)
- APEC PERU 2008 (225)
- EU-LAC Peru 2008 (70)
- Science (11)
- Fashion (6)
- Food (77)
- Celebrities (21)
Last 5 news articles
- September trade had a surplus of US$ 566 millions
- Microsoft Peru will invest US $500,000 in its expansion
- Prom-Peru to promote Southern Peru tourist destinations in Chilean fair
- US gastronomic website praises Peru's food
- Peru: More natural gas found in Camisea
Last comments
- In Two international airlines interested in Peru as a hub for operations
Robert Jackson says :
7 November, 2009 17:50:51
I hope one of these is from Australia. The current situation makes it very difficult and time consum ... - In Peru will sign The Hague Apostille Convention
Tio Gringo says :
7 November, 2009 17:42:02
This is excellent news for families like mine. I'm an Australian, married to a beautiful Pe ... - In Mexicans will not need a visa to visit Peru
Andrew says :
7 November, 2009 13:03:10
I am American and going to a wedding in Cancun, I would like to have to company of my Peruvian ... - In US gastronomic website praises Peru's food
Chef Patty Carrion says :
7 November, 2009 07:54:22
I am very glad to hear such a good comment of Peruvian Food; especially from an American visitor.&nb ... - In Racism still a major concern in Lima
Nancy says :
5 November, 2009 22:14:06
My parents are from Peru and I was born here in the US. My family is Mestizo and they have a racist ...
News web syndication [RSS]
what is "web syndication" ?
RSS Feeds :