Pacific Railway

The project aims to connect the Port of Buenaventura with the Central Railway Corridor to optimise freight transport.

Summary

Objective

Revitalize and modernize the Pacific Corridor by connecting Buenaventura with the Central Railway Corridor through a competitive rail system that reduces logistics times and costs.

Key Goals

Complete ongoing prefeasibility studies.
Initiate and complete feasibility studies estimated at COP 40,000 million.
Structure the project under a PPP scheme.
Identify potential private investors with experience in railway projects.

Market Opportunity

Reliance on the road transport system has limited competitiveness in the Pacific region. Rail reactivation offers advantages in integration with the Port of Buenaventura, logistics cost reduction, and strengthened export competitiveness.

ESG Considerations

Environmental: Lower carbon footprint compared to road transport; contribution to transport decarbonization.

Social: Job creation and strengthening of logistics and production chains.

Governance: Compliance with CONPES, DNP, and MHCP frameworks; coordination with regional authorities and the private sector.

Financial Indicators

TIR

N/A (prefeasibility stage).

Reference Budget

18 Trillion COP

Contracted Prefeasibility

COP 24,997 Million

Estimated Feasibility

COP 40,000 Million

NPV

N/A (prefeasibility stage).

Project Schedule

Preliminary studies in progress

Duration: Contract signed on December 23, 2022.

Feasibility

Duration: Planned as the next stage, with a COP 40,000 million budget.

Comprehensive Structuring

Duration: PPP scheme following feasibility. (Exact dates not specified in the project sheet.)

Business Model

Key Partners

National Infrastructure Agency (ANI)
National Government, private investors
Technical and financial consultants

Key Activities

Prefeasibility and feasibility studies.
PPP structuring.
Environmental and legal management.

Value Proposition

Strategic railway connection between Buenaventura and the Central Corridor
Reduced logistics costs and enhanced export competitiveness

Customer Segments

Exporters
Logistics operators
Public sector sponsors
Local communities

Revenue Streams

PPP model (freight and potential passenger concessions)

Cost Structure

Studies
Feasibility
Design
Engineering
Licensing
Construction
Operation
Maintenance

Risk Plan

Event	Probability	Impact	Rating
Technical complexity of the route	Medium	High	Significant
Financial risks (PPP, investment attraction)	Medium	High	Significant
Social risks and community acceptance	Low	High	Under Monitoring
Environmental risks (licensing, mitigation)	Medium	High	Significant
Legal processes over existing corridor	Medium	Medium	Under Monitoring

$18 billions COP

STATE: In search of investment

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