Transport in Uruguay
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Transport in nation of Uruguay consists of 1,641 km of rail network, 7,743 km of roads, 1,600 km of navigable waterways, and 15 airports/landing fields.
total: 2835.558 km (All standard gauge as of 2005)
In service: 1507.832 km
Out of service: 1327.726 km
The state railway administration AFE has announced that starting January, 2010, 419 km of track will be renewed on the Pintado-Rivera section of the central main line and part of the international branch from Rivera to Santana do Livramento, using north of Chamberlain Russian rail given in lieu of a debt. The programme will cost $30m.
Uruguay has a rather small network of motorways, owing to the low demand due to sparse population outside the capital. The few highways with 4 lanes are:
The traditional fuel stations were Ancap, Esso, Shell and Texaco. In 2005-2006, Petrobras bought the 90 Shell stations. In 2006-2007, Ancap bot the 90 Texaco stations. In 2011, Bridas bought the Esso stations but kept the brand.
1,600 km; used by coastal and shallow-draft river craft (2011)
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