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    Economy The AMBA train fare increase is effective from today: how the fare table is now - Infobae

    The AMBA train fare increase is effective from today: how the fare table is now - Infobae Source: https://www.infobae.com/economia/2024/09/16/desde-hoy-rige-el-aumento-del-boleto-de-los-trenes-del-amba-como-quedo-el-cuadro-tarifario/ September 16, 2024 The last increase was applied four...
  2. Vince

    Train commutes in Buenos Aires have become a blood sport

    Hopefully no more disasters on these train lines. Fortunately, I don't depend on them but I know several that depend on them to get to work in the morning. Some that have to commute in to their jobs to Palermo it takes several hours to get to work with all the reductions in lines and very...
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    Politics The Government ordered a railway emergency after the train crash in Palermo - Infobae

    The Government ordered a railway emergency after the train crash in Palermo - Infobae Source: https://www.infobae.com/politica/2024/05/13/el-gobierno-anuncio-la-emergencia-ferroviaria-tras-el-choque-de-trenes-en-palermo/ May 13, 2024 It is a measure that will allow funds to be managed...
  4. Avocado

    Train accident on San Martin line today - Derailed in Palermo

    Luckily only 16 people were injured with no deaths. Hopefully it was only an accident and not intentionally caused.
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    Politics They made official the bus lines that will provide services during the works carried out on the Roca train - Infobae

    They made official the bus lines that will provide services during the works carried out on the Roca train - Infobae Source: https://www.infobae.com/politica/2024/05/09/oficializaron-las-lineas-de-colectivos-que-brindaran-servicios-durante-las-obras-realizadas-en-el-tren-roca/ May 09, 2024...
  6. gringer

    Newcomer This would really unleash chaos: train tickets priced at $2000

    The working middle class continues to get hit... https://www.expatsba.com/threads/the-government-says-that-the-minimum-train-ticket-should-cost-2-000-and-anticipates-a-new-increase-in-the-group-in-amba-infobae.3077/
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    Economy The Government says that the minimum train ticket should cost $2,000 and anticipates a new increase in the group in AMBA - Infobae

    The Government says that the minimum train ticket should cost $2,000 and anticipates a new increase in the group in AMBA - Infobae Source...
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    Economy One by one, all the increases that arrive in May - Infobae

    One by one, all the increases that arrive in May - Infobae Source: https://www.infobae.com/economia/2024/04/30/uno-por-uno-todos-los-aumentos-que-llegan-en-mayo/ April 30, 2024 From public transportation to rent, fuel and education, these adjustments put additional pressure on the domestic...
  9. Digital Nomad

    Chile launches new high-speed train service

    Cool that Chile just added a new high-speed train. While Argentina is cutting back, it is good to see Chile adding to their network. https://en.mercopress.com/2024/01/20/chile-launches-new-fast-train-service
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    Tremendous inflation increase in long-distance train prices

    Look at the crazy price increase to go to Mar del Plata! 1197 pesos to 25,431 pesos! How the people will travel? These prices crazy for all the things...
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    Economy How much will bus and train tickets cost in April with the SUBE Card without registering?

    How much will bus and train tickets cost in April with the SUBE Card without registering? - Infobae Source: https://www.infobae.com/economia/2024/03/20/cuanto-saldra-el-boleto-de-colectivo-y-tren-en-abril-con-la-tarjeta-sube-sin-registrar/ March 20, 2024 After public transport fare...
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    Politics They called for a new “molinetazo” this Friday against the increase in transportation - Infobae

    They called for a new “molinetazo” this Friday against the increase in transportation - Infobae Source: https://www.infobae.com/politica/2024/03/14/convocaron-a-un-nuevo-molinetazo-este-viernes-contra-el-aumento-en-el-transporte/ March 14, 2024 “The measure arises mainly from students who...
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    Economy The Government wants the bus, train and subway to be paid with debit cards, credit cards and even with QR - Infobae

    The Government wants the bus, train and subway to be paid with debit cards, credit cards and even with QR - Infobae Source: https://www.infobae.com/economia/2024/02/27/el-gobierno-quiere-que-el-colectivo-el-tren-y-el-subte-puedan-pagarse-con-tarjetas-de-debito-de-credito-y-hasta-con-qr/...
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    Politics Train strike: the Government called for joint action, but La Fraternidad will maintain the measure of force - Infobae

    Train strike: the Government called for joint action, but La Fraternidad will maintain the measure of force - Infobae Source: https://www.infobae.com/politica/2024/02/21/paro-de-trenes-el-gobierno-llamo-a-la-paritaria-pero-la-fraternidad-mantendra-la-medida-de-fuerza/ February 20, 2024 The...
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    Politics The Government said that it is analyzing sanctions for the train strike and criticized the union: “They have nothing fraternal” - Infobae

    The Government said that it is analyzing sanctions for the train strike and criticized the union: “They have nothing fraternal” - Infobae Source...
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    Economy Increases in bus and train tickets began to take effect: the new fare table - Infobae

    Increases in bus and train tickets began to take effect: the new fare table - Infobae Source: https://www.infobae.com/economia/2024/02/06/a-partir-de-hoy-aumentan-los-boletos-del-colectivo-y-el-tren-cuanto-costara-el-minimo/ February 06, 2024 The Ministry of Transportation published in the...
  17. MikeRoss

    Is there any trick of finding train tickets from Buenos Aires to Mar del Plata? Tickets always show sold out?

    I noticed there is a very affordable option to go from Buenos Aires to Mar del Plata via train. Fares look really low like from 4,000 pesos to about 14,000 pesos. But is there any trick with actually finding tickets? I've looked several times and it always shows sold out. I've been trying...
  18. AlexHund

    Economy Increases of up to 250 percent: what prices did the Government propose for train and bus tickets in February - Infobae

    Increases of up to 250 percent: what prices did the Government propose for train and bus tickets in February - Infobae Source: https://www.infobae.com/economia/2024/01/19/aumentos-de-hasta-el-250-por-ciento-que-precios-propuso-el-gobierno-para-los-boletos-de-trenes-y-colectivos-en-febrero/...
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    Economy Argentina’s Ruined Railways Will Force Milei to Confront Poverty - Bloomberg

    Last time Argentina tried to privatize railroads in the 1990's failed miserably. I'm not sure what the train rides will go to. The cost of commuter trains are 10 cents and subway fares 6 cents. Any guesses how expensive public transport will get and the end result? You can guess it's not...
  20. Traveler

    Newcomer Guide to Buenos Aires Public Transport System

    Hello, I'm about to head to BA for the first time, can't wait. I'm reaching out to inquire if anyone has a comprehensive guide tailored for English speakers on navigating the city's bus and train systems. I'm particularly interested in details such as where to procure tickets for tourists or...
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