Authorities in Cundinamarca have reported progress on the RegioTram de Occidente project, including the arrival of specialized machinery from China.

The rail system aims to reduce travel times between Bogotá and the western savanna municipalities. By improving regional connectivity, the project seeks to ease congestion for commuters traveling to Funza, Mosquera, Madrid, and Facatativá.

Jorge Emilio Rey, the Governor of Cundinamarca, and other regional authorities have overseen the development of the infrastructure. Current reports indicate that 84% [1] of the dismantling of the old road has been completed. Additionally, the El Corzo workshop yard has reached a 45% [1] execution rate.

These technical milestones follow a timeline where the broader phase of works was scheduled to begin in late April 2024 [2]. The integration of Chinese machinery is expected to accelerate the construction of the remaining segments of the track.

The project involves a complex series of infrastructure upgrades to transform the existing corridor into a modern light rail system. This includes the development of the El Corzo site in Facatativá, which serves as a primary maintenance and storage hub for the fleet.

While some early reports indicated that works were pending a start date in April 2024 [2], current data from the field shows that preparatory dismantling and workshop construction are already underway [1]. This phased approach allows the government to prepare the terrain before the full-scale installation of the rail lines begins.

“84% of the dismantling of the old road has been completed.”

The RegioTram de Occidente represents a critical shift in Colombia's regional transit strategy, moving away from highway dependence toward integrated rail. The arrival of Chinese machinery and the progress at the El Corzo workshop suggest that the project is transitioning from preparatory land-clearing to active technical installation, which is essential for meeting long-term connectivity goals for the Bogotá metropolitan area.