Exploring the Hidden Rail Networks of South America│Part 2

Get Our E-Book! We’re thrilled to announce the upcoming release of our first-ever e-book: a curated compilation of 100 Railways Explained scripts, filled with insights, facts, and rail stories from across the globe. If you love our videos, you’ll definitely enjoy reading it. https://payhip.com/b/mTDPX While Brazil and Argentina often take the spotlight, the rest of South America hides a surprising variety of railway stories—some forgotten, some reborn. In this Railways Explained video, we explore the rest of the continent’s railway systems beyond Brazil and Argentina—from Chile and Peru to Colombia, Venezuela, and beyond. What’s in this video: In this video, we continue our journey across South America’s railway systems: Chile – Once extensive, Chile’s railways are now focused on freight, but major investments are underway to revive passenger services. Uruguay – A large but mostly inactive network, with recent freight revival and a single passenger line. Paraguay – Rail operations have largely ceased, with only one active international freight link. Bolivia – A fragmented system with two disconnected networks, used for freight and limited passenger services. Ecuador – The national railway shut down in 2020, with only tourist routes operating today. French Guiana – Home to a single railway used exclusively for spaceport logistics. Suriname – Around 160 km of railway exists but is currently unused. Guyana – Former mining lines have been out of service since the 1970s. Venezuela – Some regional passenger lines operate, with others under construction or recently rehabilitated. Colombia – Mostly freight-focused, with limited passenger and tourist services; Bogotá Metro is under construction. Peru – While the network declined, iconic tourist routes and new freight/passenger projects are revitalizing it. Support Us & Get Exclusive Benefits: Become a member on Patreon for exclusive content, behind-the-scenes access, and more: https://www.patreon.com/railways_explained Join our YouTube membership to support the channel and get special perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGq3OyOoLPYj4Oyk1DWnKxQ/join Donate via PayPal: PayPal.Me/railwaysexplained Check out our official merch and show your love for all things railway: https://railways-explained.creator-spring.com Subscribe for more in-depth railway stories and analyses from around the world. Big thanks to our Patrons: Walid, Mind K, An Oni Moose, Julian Baumann, Hendrik Hinrichs, Robert P. Walsh, Xosé F. Estrada, Mårten Hammarstrand, Lucas Richter, Korawich Kavee, Alex Zaslavsky, Dale Winke, Ben M, Nathan Walls, Bill, Tim McKeoun, August Bigelow, Brendan McKeon, Linda Vainomae-Hoffmann, Linda Vainomae-Hoffmann, Reinforcedconcrete, Alex McDonald, Martin Pelles, Alice Conalbi, Declan Crowley, Martin Hinge, William Rohe Follow us on Social Networks: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RailwaysExplained/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/railways_explained/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/70132922/admin/feed/posts/ #railway #brazil #argentina