According to the president himself, 2026 will be key to deciding whether the train project moves into its development phase or remains on hold. The government is currently evaluating investment proposals and different operational models. President José Raúl Mulino once again raised one of the most anticipated projects in the country: the Panama–David–Border train. Mulino explained that his administration is fully immersed in financial analysis and negotiations to determine if this mega-railway project can proceed without jeopardizing the state's finances. "We are working to have, I hope and trust, by April, the financial terms for that project, with the intention of making the decision to move forward," the head of state declared to a Chiriquí community that has followed the issue for years. A train designed for the people and the economy. The project aims to connect Panama City with Chiriquí and extend to the border with Costa Rica, with two clear objectives: to improve passenger transportation and strengthen logistics and trade in the region. Mulino has insisted that it will only move to the next step if there are solid numbers, a sustainable model, and a clear financial route.
