Ferrominera Orinoco\u2019s Railway Management (CP) successfully restored 111 railcars\u2014both hopper and gondola types\u2014as part of the strategic directives of CVG Ferrominera Orinoco President Aldo Cantafio and the CVG. The objective is to increase fleet availability, clear railway lines, expand train formations, and boost iron ore production.<\/p>\n
In January 2026, a qualified technical team was assembled and has been working continuously on optimizing the company\u2019s rolling stock, generating positive results reflected in the recovery of 19 hopper cars (38%) and 32 gondola cars (62%), for a total of 51 units. Progress continued in February, with an additional 32 hopper cars (54%) and 28 gondola cars (46%) restored\u2014adding 60 more railcars to the railway transport fleet.<\/p>\n
Railway specialists from the Adelmo Rodr\u00edguez Railway Workshop Superintendence\u2014Carlos Bonyorni, Humberto Castillo, Jos\u00e9 Mej\u00edas, Wilfredo March\u00e1n, and Carlos Vargas\u2014form the expert team that, in nearly two months, has carried out major repairs, adjustments, component replacements, brake system servicing, leak corrections in pipelines, and other technical interventions.<\/p>\n
In 2026, CVG Ferrominera Orinoco aims to significantly surpass production figures. To achieve this, the company continues increasing the availability, reliability, and safety of its equipment\u2014particularly railway units\u2014which play a critical role in transporting iron ore from the Ciudad Piar mines to the processing plants in Puerto Ordaz.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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