President Hipolito Mejia announced on Friday that his government is studying a proposal for a passenger and cargo train service from Haina, where the main cargo port is located, to Santiago, the second-largest city. In a second phase, the train would be extended to reach Puerto Plata and Manzanillo Port on the north coast. This project would call for an investment of US$100 million. The government also announced it would re-open the tender for the construction of a tramway or similar facility connecting Los Alcarrizos with the Dario Contreras Hospital in eastern Santo Domingo. The Technical Secretary of the Presidency, Rafael Calderon, says companies from Germany, France, Spain, Italy and the United States have shown an interest in this project.
