At InnoTrans in Berlin, the Railway Secretariat presents a regional corridor vision

Deputy Railway Secretary Manuel Arias spoke on a panel about interoperable rail corridors at InnoTrans 2026 in Berlin (22–25 September), explaining how Panamá aims to build in technical standards and coordination with neighbouring countries from the planning stage.

Background & context

The panel included the European Union Agency for Railways, Ghana's railway development authority, the Southern African Railways Association and UNIFE.

The presentation is not an agreement to build or finance the railway. The published route ends at Paso Canoas; a connection beyond the border would need decisions and works by other countries. The feasibility study remains under MEF evaluation, and no official construction cost has been announced.