Grace's Guide To British Industrial History

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Bolivar Railway

From Graces Guide

1874 A section of original line to Aroa opened, the first in the Republic.

Main line extended from Tucacas to Barquisimeto.

1896 Company formed.

1901 South Western Venezuela Railway was taken over.

1915-16 Branch from Palma Sola to San Felipe opened.

By 1932 The railway connects the mineral district of Aroa with the port of Tucacas, also serving the town of Barquisimeto, the route from this town to the port now constituting the main line. Steamers are run from Tucacas to Puerto Cabello by the railway company.


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