Southern Fuegian Railway

The Southern Fuegian Railway runs through forests and valleys, connecting three stations west of Ushuaia along an 8-kilometer scenic route.

Originally built in 1909 to transport timber and supplies for Ushuaia Prison, the railway operated until 1952 before reopening as a tourist attraction in 1994.

The train stations display photographs and artifacts from the prison era, documenting the lives of inmates who constructed and maintained the original railway.

Passengers can choose between steam and diesel locomotives, with both first-class and tourist-class carriages offering audio guides in multiple languages.

The railway reaches the Tierra del Fuego National Park, making it the southernmost functioning railway system in the world.

Location: Tierra del Fuego, Antarctica and South Atlantic Islands Province

Inception: 1909

Official opening: 1909

Part of: list of southernmost items, rail transport in Argentine Patagonia

Address: RN3 km 3065 V9410

Website: https://trendelfindelmundo.com.ar/es

GPS coordinates: -54.83316,-68.42400

Latest update: May 27, 2025 13:23