Santa Fe Urban Train

The Santa Fe Urban Train (in Spanish: "Tren Urbano de Santa Fe") was a 3.7 km (2.3 mi) commuter rail serving the metropolitan area of Santa Fe city in Argentina. It had 8 stops, extending from El Molino to Don Bosco stations, running on the Belgrano Railway Ramal F tracks at a speed of 40 km/h (25 mph).

Santa Fe Urban Train
TecnoTren railbus that served the line
Overview
Service typeCommuter rail
StatusInactive
LocaleSanta Fe
First serviceJanuary 12, 2016 (2016-01-12)
Last service2019 (2019)
Former operator(s)Municipality of Santa Fe
Route
TerminiEl Molino
Don Bosco
Stops6
Distance travelled3.7 km (2.3 mi)
Average journey time15'
Service frequency30'
Line(s) usedBelgrano
On-board services
Class(es)Unique
Technical
Track gauge1,000 mm (3 ft 3+38 in)
ElectrificationNo
Operating speed40 km/h (25 mph)
Track owner(s)Government of Argentina

The Tren Urbano complemented other forms of public transportation on the city such as buses and cycling. Rolling stock were railbuses by local manufacturer TecnoTren, also used in the University train of La Plata.

The Tren Urbano was not longer active since 2019. In March 2022, it was announced that the remaining rolling stock would be auctioned.

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