The county’s commuter train service has been suspended through Monday, Jan. 5, 2026, the Railway Institute (Incofer) announced.

The institute said all train routes are temporarily halted to allow for scheduled railway maintenance. The impact on passengers is expected to be minimal because traffic levels typically drop during the holiday period, when most public institutions and many private businesses are closed, easing congestion across the metropolitan area.

“These tasks have been scheduled during the holidays to have the least possible impact on our users, given the low demand that occurs on those dates,” Incofer said in a statement.

 

Train service normally operates Monday through Friday on three routes, with fares ranging from $1 to $1.60 per ticket. Passengers can pay using credit or debit cards.


The commuter rail system connects major Central Valley provinces, including 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.

In November, train service was suspended following a major collision between a commuter train and a semi-tractor.

In related news, public transportation authorities temporarily lifted weekday vehicle restrictions in San José during the year-end holiday period.