LIMA, July 28, 2025 – Peru is charting a course for significant infrastructure upgrades, with several ambitious metro and railway projects either in operation, on track, or still in the planning stages. These initiatives aim to revolutionize transportation across Lima and connect distant regions.
Peru’s rail and metro projects detailed
A look at the progress and future of key transportation infrastructure in Peru.
- Lima Metro Line 1 is operational and plans a 14 km expansion.
- Lima Metro Line 2 is under construction, with 5 of 27 stations open, aiming for full operation in 2028.
- Lima Metro Line 4’s branch construction began in 2024, with completion projected for 2029.
- Several long-distance rail projects, like the Lima-Ica and Huancayo-Huancavelica lines, are in various stages of planning and execution.
- Lima Metro Line 3 and other major rail connections face an unclear horizon with no set start dates.
Lima Metro Line 1, a project with roots in the 1980s, was revitalized in 2009 and fully operational by 2014. It currently spans 34 km and serves 620,000 people. Plans are underway to extend its route by nearly 14 kilometers to Lurín, linking it with a future Cercanías train to the Ica region.
The Lima Metro Line 2, under construction since 2014, opened its first phase in 2024 with 5 of its 27 stations. This 27-kilometer line will connect ATE, Santa Anita, El Agustino, San Luis, La Victoria, Lima, Breña, Bellavista, Carmen de la Legua, and Callao, benefiting over one million people. Full operation is anticipated by 2028, with overall progress exceeding 72%.
On the Right Track
Construction for a branch of Lima Metro Line 4 commenced in 2024, stretching from Oscar Benavides Avenue to Néstor Gambetta Avenue. Station progress varies: Gambetta stands at 90%, Callao at 89.41%, Bocanegra at 89.55%, the airport at 36.65%, La Reynosa at 70.61%, and Quilca at 70.88%. Construction for Morales Duárez and Carmen de la Legua Reynoso is slated to begin soon. The entire Line 4 is projected to be 23.6 km long, serving over 2 million people, with the branch expected to finish in 2029.
The Lima-Chosica train project is in the planning phase, with an expected start in 2029. This 46 km line aims to benefit over 806,000 people, with an estimated completion by 2034.
The Lima-Ica Railroad (Cercanías), a massive 280 km project, is expected to start in 2027. Currently, technical-economic proposals for its execution are being evaluated. This line aims to benefit over 13 million people, with an estimated completion by 2032.
The Huancayo-Huancavelica Railroad, famously known as the “Train Macho,” began in 2017. Its contract was awarded in May 2025 for initiating technical and engineering studies. This 128.7 km line will serve 1.2 million people, with completion expected five years after execution begins.
No Clear Horizon
Lima Metro Line 3 remains in the planning and financing stages, with no start date established. A bidding process is anticipated this year. The line is planned for 34.8 km and would benefit 2 million people, but its completion date is currently unknown.
The San Juan de Marcona-Andahuaylas Railway, intended to connect Ica, Apurímac, Ayacucho, and Arequipa, has no set start date. The 560 km project is currently in the preparation of its technical file, aiming to serve 4 million people, with an undefined completion timeline.
The Lima-Barranca Railroad project is in the study phase, with no start date. This 246 km line is planned to benefit 13 million people, but its completion date remains undetermined.
The ambitious Grau Train, envisioned to link the Peruvian coast from Tumbes to Tacna, spans a massive 2,446 km. While some sections are in design and study, the project has no start or completion date. It’s projected to benefit 19.8 million people.
