The Ministry of Transport and Communications (MTC) announced on Apr. 6 that it is finalizing the approval and publication of a new National Railway Regulation, which aims to establish updated guidelines for the development of safe, efficient, and competitive railways in Peru.
This regulation is considered important as it seeks to address the transportation needs of the population while reducing logistical costs. It also aims to attract both public and private investment by providing clear conditions for railway infrastructure and operations. Claudia Monteagudo, Director of Policies and Standards in Railway Transport at MTC, said the process has already passed the phase for receiving input from stakeholders. “Este semestre esperamos contar con el nuevo reglamento,” she said.
The regulation will integrate existing rules—specifically Supreme Decrees No. 032-2005-MTC and No. 039-2010-MTC—and will cover long-distance systems connecting cities, suburban railways, as well as urban transport such as metros, trams, monorails, and light trains. According to Monteagudo, “En materia de seguridad, plantea la implementación de sistemas tecnológicos de control centralizado que permitan monitorear en tiempo real la ubicación y velocidad de los trenes, reduciendo riesgos operativos.” The regulation also includes plans for infrastructure maintenance, contingency protocols, service quality improvements, as well as a system of infractions and sanctions.
The MTC supports cultural and social wellbeing by improving national connectivity through enhanced transport infrastructure according to its official website. The ministry operates service centers such as MAC Lima Este and MAC Lima Sur to improve public access according to its official website. It functions under Peru’s executive branch with authority over transport sector oversight according to its official website, delivering safe infrastructure services aimed at promoting national integration according to its official website.
As part of broader modernization efforts in railway policy frameworks—including updates like the Master Plan for Railway Development through 2050 with support from international organizations—the ministry seeks sustainable mobility solutions across Peru’s territory. The MTC manages multimodal approaches since beginning operations in 1969 according to its official website.
With this initiative moving forward this semester according to Monteagudo’s statement—”Este semestre esperamos contar con el nuevo reglamento”—the MTC aims for a regulatory framework that meets current transportation demands while fostering sustainable growth.
