Costa Rica Suspends Commuter Train Routes For Railway Maintenance

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Published on Thursday, June 25, 2026
By the A.M. Costa Rica staff

Some of Costa Rica's commuter train services will be temporarily suspended between June 26 and July 17 to allow for scheduled railway maintenance, the Railway Institute (Incofer) announced.

According to the agency, the temporary service interruptions are necessary to repair seven railway bridges in the Greater Metropolitan Area, which includes the provinces of San José, Alajuela, Heredia and Cartago.

The bridges scheduled for repairs are located in the provinces of Heredia and Cartago.

"These works are being carried out because the infrastructure presents an imminent risk, and its reconstruction is essential to guarantee the safety and continuity of rail service in the country," Incofer said in a statement. "To carry out these tasks, it will be necessary to temporarily suspend some sections and passenger train services."

The maintenance work will affect two commuter rail routes.

The first suspension will impact service between San Joaquín de Flores, in Heredia Province, and Alajuela Province from Friday, June 26, through Wednesday, July 1.

The second suspension will affect the route between the provinces of Cartago and San José from July 3 through July 17.

Authorities are advising passengers who normally travel on the affected routes to use regular bus service during the temporary closures.

Passengers are encouraged to check Incofer's official website for the latest updates on train routes, schedules, fares and service changes before traveling. The agency regularly posts current operating information to help commuters plan their trips during the temporary service disruptions.

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Costa Rica's commuter rail system normally operates Monday through Friday on three routes. Fares range from about $1 to $1.60 per trip, and passengers can pay with credit or debit cards.

The rail network connects the Central Valley's main population centers, including the provinces of San José, Heredia, Alajuela and Cartago.

The service is operated by Incofer, the state-owned agency responsible for managing Costa Rica's national railway system.

As part of broader efforts to modernize public transportation, President Laura Fernández recently announced the official launch of the country's first electric passenger train project.

The initiative includes a new loan agreement with the Central American Bank for Economic Integration (CABEI) to finance the construction, equipment and operation of the electric rail system.

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