attended the signing of the donation of 19 locomotives and 90 double-decker rail cars from the company Caltrain.
On this occasion, the diplomat was joined by Peru's Transportation-Communications Minister Raul Perez Reyes; Lima's Mayor, Rafael Lopez Aliaga; and Caltrain's Executive Director, Michelle Bouchard.
This donation, aimed at improving Lima's transportation system, reaffirms the United States' commitment to sustainable urban development in Peru.
The donation supports the East-West Passenger Railway Project in Lima, an initiative designed to transform urban mobility for the capital's residents.
This system aims to transport 200,000 passengers daily, significantly reducing traffic congestion and pollution in the city.
Blinken emphasized that this donation strengthens the strategic cooperation between the two countries, focused on improving the quality of life for Peruvians.
He also highlighted that the project aims to reduce traffic congestion while contributing to a more efficient and environmentally-friendly transportation system.