Peru Unveils Ambitious Transport Megaprojects Valued at Over $49.6 Billion

Strategic Insights -

Peruvian Minister of Economy and Finance, Raul Perez Reyes, highlighted the country's ambitious transport megaprojects in Madrid, Spain, as part of the XVIII Roadshow Europe 2025. These projects aim to integrate regions, improve logistics competitiveness, and benefit millions of Peruvians. The projects include the Chancay-Pucallpa Railway, lines 3 and 4 of the Lima Metro, and the new central highway, among others, totaling over $49.6 billion in investments. Perez Reyes emphasized that these projects will not only modernize infrastructure but also create formal employment, efficient logistics chains, and new productive opportunities.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Chancay-Pucallpa Railway is a flagship project valued at $14.9 billion, covering 904 km and benefiting 12.9 million people.
  • Lines 3 and 4 of the Lima Metro will cost $10 billion, span 58 km, and benefit 3.3 million citizens.
  • The new central highway will be constructed at a cost of $67 billion, spanning 185 km, and will benefit 1.1 million people.
  • The Lima-Matica Railway is valued at $65 billion, while the Barranca-Trujillo railway is worth $51 billion.
  • The Cajamarca-Lambayeque railway will cost $5 billion, the Lima-Barranca railway $700 million, and the Quillabamba hydroelectric project $600 million.
  • At least two companies have expressed interest in the Lima-ICA Cercanias train project, with one company preparing a technical proposal to purchase railroads.
  • Peru offers a competitive legal regime, macroeconomic stability, controlled inflation, exchange stability, and free mobility of capital, making it an attractive destination for investors.

Statistics:

  • Investigations in the country total over $49.6 billion.
  • The infrastructure projects will benefit millions of Peruvians, with a focus on creating formal employment and efficient logistics chains.
  • Peru's inflation rate is 1.7%, and international reserves are equivalent to 27% of GDP.
  • The country has one of the lowest public debts in Latin America.
  • In 2024, Peru reached a record high of APP Awards for $8.956 billion.
  • A portfolio of over 80 projects worth $20.6 billion is being promoted for the 2025-2026 period.
  • Peru has a competitive legal regime, macroeconomic stability, controlled inflation, exchange stability, and free mobility of capital.

Sources:

  • "Peru Announces Ambitious Transport Megaprojects in Madrid." Euclid Infotech Pvt. Ltd., 2025.
  • "Council of Spain - Peru, CEAPI, and CEOE Organize Business Meetings." Contify.com, 2025.