Ferrocarril Central Andino
CountryPeru
Year Opened1908
Length346 km
RouteLima to Huancayo
About Ferrocarril Central Andino
The highest standard gauge railway in the world, reaching 4,781 m in the Galera tunnel. Features 66 tunnels, 59 bridges, and 6 zigzag switchbacks to climb the Andes. Built in the golden age of Peruvian railway engineering. A tourist service runs the full line from the Pacific coast to the altiplano.