Construction of the Regiotram de Occidente rail system has reached 42% completion [1], Governor Jorge Emilio Rey said.
The project aims to reduce traffic congestion on the roads leading into Bogota by providing a commuter rail link for residents of western Cundinamarca.
Governor Rey provided an update on the progress of the maintenance yard in Facatativá, a key component of the infrastructure. The rail corridor will connect the municipalities of Facatativá, Madrid, and Mosquera with the capital city, extending as far as the Fontibón district [4].
Officials expect the section reaching Fontibón to be delivered by the end of 2027 [2]. The broader system is scheduled to enter full operation during the second half of 2027 [3].
Recent reports indicate a push to accelerate the timeline. An agreement allows for the opening of 10 new construction fronts this year [5]. While some reports suggest that 26 kilometers of the planned 40 kilometers have been constructed [4], the governor's office cites the 42% figure for general progress [1].
Energy infrastructure for the line is already partially active. An electrical substation in Facatativá has entered operation, with 30% of its total capacity currently sufficient to guarantee 100% of the trains' operational needs [6].
The project is designed to transform regional mobility by shifting thousands of daily commuters from highways to rail. This transition is intended to lower travel times and decrease the environmental impact of vehicle emissions in the corridor connecting the western suburbs to Bogota.
“The project is designed to transform regional mobility by shifting thousands of daily commuters from highways to rail.”
The Regiotram de Occidente represents a critical shift toward mass transit in the Bogota metropolitan area. By integrating the western municipalities of Cundinamarca into a rail network, the region seeks to break its dependence on road-based transport, which has historically suffered from severe bottlenecks. The disparity in reported progress—ranging from 42% to roughly 65%—suggests a complex construction phase where linear distance completed may not align with overall project milestones.
