Ferrocarril Nacional de Chiriquí (1916–1990) Interactive map of the four branches of the Chiriquí National Railroad — David to Boquete, Puerto Armuelles, Pedregal, and Potrerillos

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About

The Ferrocarril Nacional de Chiriquí was inaugurated on April 22, 1916, by President Belisario Porras. Built at a cost of $21 million with 95% of shares held by the National City Bank of New York, the 3-foot gauge railroad connected four branches radiating from David: to Boquete (45.1 km), to La Concepción (29 km, later extended to Puerto Armuelles), to Pedregal (6.5 km), and from Dolega to Potrerillos (12.1 km). The railroad was vital for banana transport by the United Fruit Company and reached ~160 km of track at its peak. Passenger service ended in 1988, and operations ceased entirely around 1990.

Legend

David–Concepción–Puerto Armuelles

David–Boquete

Dolega–Potrerillos

David–Pedregal

Hub station (David)

Main line station

Boquete line station

Potrerillos line station

Pedregal line station

Gariché–San Andrés

San Andrés line station

Dolega–Potrerillos Abajo

Dolega line station

David–Progreso stations

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David–Boquete stations

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Progreso–Pto Armuelles stations

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Pedregal–David stations

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Gariché–San Andrés stations

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Dolega–Potrerillos Abajo stations

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Coordinates

Station coordinates are approximate, based on known town locations along the former railroad right-of-way.