Railway

  • The only wide-gauge railroad in Colombia. 150 kilometres of track connecting the Mine with Puerto Bolívar.

  • It has 562 coal cars, each with an individual capacity to carry 96 to 110 tonnes of coal.

  • The cargo is levelled, wetted, and compacted as an environmental control measure to prevent dust emissions during the haul.

  • Trains are also used to transport basic supplies necessary for Mine operations, such as diesel fuel, tyres, equipment, spare parts, and so on.

  • The round trip, including loading, transportation, and unloading of coal, takes about 12 hours.

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