The Empresa Nacional de Ferrocarriles del Perú (Enafer) is a public company which ensures the management and the commercial use of the railway network of Peru.
Created by decree on September 19, 1972, it was formed by the nationalization of several foreign-owned companies which had serviced mostly two separate networks: the central railroad serving Lima, and the southern railroad offering a second connection to the Pacific Ocean. It has once again been privatised,.
The rail network of Peru includes in total of lines, mainly with single track that is . On this track is found the highest-altitude railway station in the world, Galera, at above sea level. The new Qingzang railway now beats this altitude record.
See also
Ferrocarril Central Andino
Railroad Development Corporation
PeruRail
References
External links
F.C. CENTRAL ANDINA S.A., FERROCARRIL CENTRAL ANDINO S.A., Map, Callao - Huancayo Map, Huancayo - Huancavelica (narrow gauge, gauge) RUTA AREQUIPA - LAGO TITICACA, Cusco - Puno RUTA CUSCO - LAGO TITICACA (Standard gauge) RUTA CUSCO - MACHU PICCHU (36 in or 914 mm gauge)