Central Entre Ríos Railway
Native name | Ferrocarril Central Entrerriano |
|---|---|
| Company type | State-owned enterprise |
| Industry | Railway transport |
| Founded | June 11, 1883 |
| Defunct | January 29, 1892 |
| Fate | Ownership transferred to British-controlled Entre Ríos Railway |
| Headquarters | Paraná , Argentina |
Area served | Entre Ríos Province |
The Central Entre Ríos Railway (CERR) (in Spanish, Ferrocarril Central Entrerriano) was a state-owned rail enterprise operating within Argentina's Entre Ríos Province. It was responsible for constructing and managing a railway system that linked the Paraná and Uruguay rivers. In 1892, ownership of CERR transferred from the provincial government to the British-controlled Entre Ríos Railway.
History
On 11 June 1883, authorization was granted by the Entre Ríos provincial authorities to build a railway line extending from the provincial capital, Paraná, to Concepción del Uruguay situated on the Uruguay River. By 7 January 1887, the project scope had grown to incorporate additional branches reaching Victoria, Gualeguay, Gualeguaychú, and Villaguay.
The primary route connecting Paraná through Nogoyá and Rosario del Tala to Concepción del Uruguay commenced operations between 13 May and 30 June 1887. Subsequently, the Nogoyá–Victoria branch was inaugurated on 26 June 1890. Later that year in September, further extensions opened from Basavilbaso to Parera and Villaguay, as well as from Parera to Gualeguaychú. The final segment linking Tala to Gualeguay became operational on 27 January 1891, establishing a connection with the Ferrocarril Primer Entrerrianno’s Gualeguay–Puerto Ruiz line.
On 29 January 1892, ownership of the CERR passed into British hands under the Entre Ríos Railway. Following its nationalization, it was integrated into the General Urquiza Railway network.