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Estación Talca
Estación Talca, is a railway station of the Empresa de los Ferrocarriles del Estado, located in Talca, Chile. It is the main railway station in the Maule Region. It is located on 11 Oriente avenue. Estación Talca is part of the Red Sur EFE, the TerraSur and the ''Expreso Maule'' inter-city services have a stop here. Since 1915 the Ramal Constitución diverge from here, (with 2 trains daily on each direction), to the seaside city of Constitución. The nearby Talca Bus Terminal is within walking distance from the Station. Lines and trains The following lines and trains pass through or terminate at Estación Talca: *Red Sur EFE **TerraSur inter-city service (Alameda - Chillán) **''Expreso Maule'' inter-city service (Alameda - Linares) * Ramal Constitución **Tren Regional ''Buscarril'' (Estación Talca - Estación Constitución) Adjacent stations Empresa de los Ferrocarriles del Estado* Buscarril (Wikipedia) Buscarril (Tren Central) Talca Talca () is a L ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Talca, Chile
Talca () is a city and commune in Chile located about south of Santiago, and is the capital of both Talca Province and Maule Region (7th Region of Chile). As of the 2012 census, the city had a population of 201,142. The city is an important economic center, with agricultural (wheat) and manufacturing activities, as well as wine production. It is also the location of the Universidad de Talca and the Catholic University of Maule, among others. The Catholic Church of Talca has held a prominent role in the history of Chile. The inhabitants of Talca have a saying, ''Talca, Paris & London'', born from a hat shop which had placed a ribbon stating that it had branches in Paris and London. The shop was owned by a French immigrant named Jean-Pierre Lagarde. Demographics According to the 2002 census of the National Statistics Institute, Talca spans an area of and had, in that year, 201,797 inhabitants. Of these, in 2002, 193,755 (96%) lived in urban areas and 8,042 (4%) in rural areas ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Empresa De Los Ferrocarriles Del Estado
Empresa de los Ferrocarriles del Estado (abbreviated EFE, lit. ''State Railway Company'') is the national railway and the oldest state-run enterprise in Chile. It manages the infrastructure and operating rail services in the country. Track gauge The track gauge is Indian gauge in the south and in the north. The Santiago Metro uses . History The company was created on January 4, 1884 by means of the purchase of the companies that exploited the longitudinal routes and the Santiago – Valparaíso route. Since then, the company acquired the railways of the sodium nitrate mining companies in the north of Chile. From 1913 on the network of the EFE extends from Iquique to Puerto Montt. Apart from the company, Chilean Army also built a small rail line, known to be Puente Alto-El Volcan Railway for Military purpose to safeguard from Argentina attacks, which were opened in 1914 and closed during 1985.Article "Trenes de Ciudad" by Marco Sandoval O., Magazine "En Tren" nº 9, ACCPF, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ramal Talca-Constitución
The Ramal Talca-Constitución, also known as the Ramal de Maule is the last remaining narrow-gauge ''ramal'' ( branch line) in Chile. Its route follows the north bank of the Maule River and crosses the communes of Talca, Maule, Pencahue and Constitución, with Constitución the last station on the line. The route features views of the Andean foothills and the Pacific Ocean. The line can support a speed of 50 miles per hour (80 km/h). The railway is facing closure due to inactivity and an increased preference for private transport. Chile's last passenger metre gauge railway, the ''ramal'' runs through an area not served by other ground transportation. The Banco de Arena Railway Bridge over the Maule River, designed by architect Gustave Eiffel, was built from 1908 and 1915 by Schneider and Company. On May 25, 2007 the line was declared a national monument, a valued asset to the country which cannot be destroyed. It is included on the World Monuments Fund's 2018 list ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Maule Region
The Maule Region ( es, Región del Maule, ) is one of Chile's 16 first order administrative divisions. Its capital is Talca. The region derives its name from the Maule River which, running westward from the Andes, bisects the region and spans a basin of about 20,600 km2. The Maule river is of considerable historic interest because, among other reasons, it marked the southern limits of the Inca Empire. Geography and ecology The region covers an area of and is bordered on the west by the Pacific Ocean; on the east by the Argentina; on the north by the O'Higgins Region, and on the south by the Ñuble Region. There are a number of flora and fauna species present in Maule. For example, the endangered Chilean Wine Palm (''Jubaea chilensis'') is found in a very limited distribution that includes the Maule Region. The limited distribution ''Nothofagus alessandri'' is also found in the region. Demography According to the 2017 census, the population of the region was 1,033,197. Wi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
TerraSur
TerraSur (previously known as EFE Chillán) is a Chilean Inter-city rail service, opened in 2001 between Santiago and Chillán, on the ''Chilean Central Valley''. It is operated by the ''Trenes Regionales Terra S.A.'', a subsidiary of the Empresa de los Ferrocarriles del Estado (EFE). Covering almost 400 km in less than 5 hours, it is the fastest public transportation between those cities. Currently it is one of the only inter-city services that still operates in the country, (the other intercity rail service is the Alameda-Temuco train, a seasonal train) and is the fastest rail service in South America, with an operational speed reaching 150 km/h. Since June 2012, TerraSur has two daily services on each direction, between Santiago and Chillán, increasing to three on Mondays. Planned upgrade In 2019, EFE announced its intention to launch a tender for the supply of six new rolling stock units capable of maximum speeds of 160 km/h. These new vehicles, along with the au ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Constitución, Chile
Constitución () is a city and commune of Talca Province, Maule Region, Chile. It was historically a popular seaside resort. However, following the growth of the industrial sector (paper and pulp) tourism has since declined. Constitución is a minor port in Chile. History Before the arrival of the Spanish, the area that would later be the city of Constitución was inhabited by the Chango people and the Mapuche tribe. Both indigenous groups used the area for fishing and seasonal habitation. When the Spaniards came to the region, the European explorers, and those who followed, used the area as a port for their galleons and merchant ships on their voyages to South American and other Pacific ports. ''Nueva Bilbao'' While numerous attempts were made to establish a permanent settlement in the area, Santiago Oñederra was the first successful colonizing pioneer, circa 1791. The founding of the settlement was proposed by Oñederra to the Chilean government, and authorized by Gove ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Estación Central (railway Station)
Alameda (unofficially Estación Central) is a major railway station in Santiago, Chile, serving the south of the country, and is the city's primary and railway station, and is the only major railway station in Santiago after the closure of Mapocho, which used to cater trains to northern Chile. It is on the Avenida Libertador General Bernardo O'Higgins, facing Matucana avenue. Overview It opened in 1885, with the building designed by Gustave Eiffel in 1897, and its metallic structure built by the French firm Schneider of Le Creusot. It was declared a National Monument in 1983 by the government,http://www.letsgochile.com/locations/central-zone/rm/alameda-railway-station-in-santiago Alameda railway station article protected by law against being demolished or remodeled. It has long been a reference point for travellers and locals; it is so well known that it gave the name to the municipality and commune where it is located, Estación Central. It has experienced a revival as the gov ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Estación Chillán
Estación Chillán, is a railway station of the Empresa de los Ferrocarriles del Estado, located in Chillán, Chile. It is the main railway station in the Bío Bío Region. It is located on Brasil avenue. Estación Chillán is part of the Red Sur EFE, the TerraSur inter-city service has its final stop here. Previously the Red Sur EFE continued from here to the south; to the city of Temuco, but the passenger service was definitively closed in 2009. The nearby Maria Teresa Bus Terminal is within walking distance from the Station. Lines and trains The following lines and trains terminate at Estación Chillán: *Red Sur EFE **TerraSur TerraSur (previously known as EFE Chillán) is a Chilean Inter-city rail service, opened in 2001 between Santiago and Chillán, on the ''Chilean Central Valley''. It is operated by the ''Trenes Regionales Terra S.A.'', a subsidiary of the Empresa ... inter-city service (Alameda - Estación Chillán) Adjacent stations External links E ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Estación Linares
Estación Linares is a railway station of the Empresa de los Ferrocarriles del Estado, located in Linares, Chile . It is the main railway station in the Linares Province, and is located on Brasil Avenue. Estación Linares is part of the Red Sur EFE, the TerraSur inter-city service has a stop here, and since 2012 the ''Expreso Maule'' has its final stop here. The Ramal Colbún diverged from here, to the commune of Colbún, but the line was completely closed. The nearby Linares Bus Terminal is within walking distance from the Station. Lines and trains The following lines and trains pass through or terminate at Estación Linares: *Red Sur EFE **TerraSur inter-city service (Alameda - Chillán) **''Expreso Maule'' inter-city service (Alameda An alameda is a Avenue (landscape), street or path lined with trees () and may refer to: Places Canada *Alameda, Saskatchewan, town in Saskatchewan **Grant Devine Dam, formerly ''Alameda Dam'', a dam and reservoir in southern Saskatchewa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ramal Talca-Constitución
The Ramal Talca-Constitución, also known as the Ramal de Maule is the last remaining Narrow-gauge railway, narrow-gauge ''ramal'' (branch line) in Chile. Its route follows the north bank of the Maule River and crosses the Communes of Chile, communes of Talca, Maule, Chile, Maule, Pencahue and Constitución, Chile, Constitución, with Constitución, Chile, Constitución the last station on the line. The route features views of the Andes, Andean foothills and the Pacific Ocean. The line can support a speed of 50 miles per hour (80 km/h). The railway is facing closure due to inactivity and an increased preference for private transport. Chile's last passenger metre gauge railway, the ''ramal'' runs through an area not served by other ground transportation. The Banco de Arena Railway Bridge over the Maule River, designed by architect Gustave Eiffel, was built from 1908 and 1915 by Schneider and Company. On May 25, 2007 the line was declared a National Monuments of Chile, national ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Estación San Javier
Estación San Javier, is a railway station of the Empresa de los Ferrocarriles del Estado, located in San Javier, Chile. It is located on José Manuel Balmaceda Ave. at General Barboza. Estación San Javier is part of the Red Sur EFE, the TerraSur inter-city service has a stop here. This station is between ''Ruta 5'' and East Downtown San Javier. In 2001, Estación San Javier began to take passengers. Lines and trains The following lines and trains pass through or terminate at Estación San Javier: *Red Sur EFE **TerraSur inter-city service ( Alameda - Estación Chillán) **''Expreso Maule'' inter-city service ( Alameda - Estación Linares Estación Linares is a railway station of the Empresa de los Ferrocarriles del Estado, located in Linares, Chile . It is the main railway station in the Linares Province, and is located on Brasil Avenue. Estación Linares is part of the Red Su ...) External links Empresa de los Ferrocarriles del Estado Buildings and struc ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Estación Molina
Estación Molina, is a railway station of the Empresa de los Ferrocarriles del Estado, located in Molina, Chile. It is located on Luis Cruz Martinez avenue. Estación Molina is part of the Red Sur EFE, the TerraSur inter-city service has a stop here. This station is between Ruta 5 and downtown Molina. In 2010, Estacion Molina began to take passengers. Lines and trains The following lines and trains pass through or terminate at Estación Molina: *Red Sur EFE **TerraSur inter-city service (Alameda - Estación Chillán) **''Expreso Maule'' inter-city service (Alameda An alameda is a Avenue (landscape), street or path lined with trees () and may refer to: Places Canada *Alameda, Saskatchewan, town in Saskatchewan **Grant Devine Dam, formerly ''Alameda Dam'', a dam and reservoir in southern Saskatchewan Chile ... - Estación Linares) External links Empresa de los Ferrocarriles del Estado Molina Molina Molina Molina {{chile-transport-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
