Peru Train Collision 2025: Fatal Crash Near Machu Picchu Rails
A fatal train collision occurred on the rail line to Machu Picchu on December 30, 2025. One conductor died and dozens were injured in the head-on crash between PeruRail and Inca Rail.
A journey to the skies ended in tragedy. Two trains collided head-on on the rail line leading to Machu Picchu on December 30, 2025. The incident, which occurred near the town of Ollantaytambo, has left at least one person dead and dozens more injured, casting a shadow over one of the world's most famous tourist destinations.
Details of the Peru Train Collision 2025
According to Reuters, a locomotive operated by PeruRail struck another belonging to Inca Rail on a single track. The Cusco prosecutor's office confirmed that the deceased was a train conductor. Medical officials reported that about 20 people are in serious condition. Images from the scene show severe damage to both engines, with glass and debris scattered across the remote Andean terrain, which lacks direct road access for emergency vehicles.
Infrastructure Challenges at a World Heritage Site
The Ministry of Foreign Trade and Tourism notes that Machu Picchu welcomes an average of 4,500 visitors daily. Most travelers rely on these rail services to reach the 15th-century Inca citadel. While the cause remains under investigation, the collision highlights the inherent risks of operating high-frequency tourism services on aging, single-track infrastructure in geographically challenging regions.
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