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The Cuban Railroad Union announced a restructuring of the schedules for the passenger train that connects the Central Station with the Expocuba fairgrounds, located in the southeast of Havana.
According to the state-owned company on the social network Facebook, the change is taking place in response to requests from employees of the National Botanical Garden, Expocuba staff, and the general public.
Starting Wednesday, August 6, 2025, the train service will operate with the following schedules:
Departure from Central Station Cargo: 7:50 a.m. → Arrival at Expocuba: 9:10 a.m.
Departure from Expocuba: 9:20 a.m. → Arrival at Central Cargo Station: 10:40 a.m.
New departure from Central Station Cargo: 10:55 a.m. → Arrival at Expocuba: 12:15 p.m.
Final departure from Expocuba: 5:05 p.m. → Arrival at Central Cargo Station: 6:25 p.m.
The service will be available from Wednesday to Sunday, while Monday and Tuesday will be reserved for technical maintenance work on cars and locomotives.
Recently, the train to the eastern beaches of Havana was also refurbished as a low-cost alternative for the residents of the Cuban capital.
The government is trying to alleviate the harsh effects of the severe transportation crisis with the recovery of the railway service in several provinces, such as Ciego de Ávila and Matanzas.
Last week, after seven years of inactivity, the train covering the Morón-Perea-Venegas route in Ciego de Ávila resumed service; meanwhile, the government announced that efforts are underway to restore the historic Hershey electric train.
Valued service with recent challenges
Although the announcement has been well received by the residents of Havana who frequently visit this recreational area, the transportation problem in Cuba remains a complete madness.
The shortage of buses, the lack of fuel, the high prices of private transport, and the endless waits turn each journey into a daily ordeal for thousands of families who can barely manage to move from one point to another.
In this context, any alternative like this train represents a temporary relief within a collapsed system. Cubans face significant challenges getting to work, schools, or visiting their loved ones, and in many cases, they rely on "bottles," carts, or improvised solutions.
In fact, last Thursday, July 17, the train
Urban mobility has become a daily endurance race, where despair and resignation coexist with a basic need that remains unsolved: to move with dignity.
Frequently asked questions about the new train schedule to Expocuba in Havana
What are the new train schedules to Expocuba?
Starting August 6, 2025, the train to Expocuba will operate with four different schedules. It will depart from the Central Cargo Station at 7:50 a.m. and 10:55 a.m., and return from Expocuba at 9:20 a.m. and 5:05 p.m.
Why has the train schedule to Expocuba been restructured?
The train schedule to Expocuba has been restructured in response to requests from workers and the local population. This aims to improve access to the fairgrounds and nearby recreational areas, in a context where public transportation in Cuba faces serious challenges.
What other railway services have recently been reactivated in Cuba?
In addition to the train to Expocuba, the train to the eastern beaches of Havana and the Morón-Perea-Venegas train in Ciego de Ávila have also been reactivated, among others. These measures aim to provide low-cost alternatives for the population amid the ongoing transport crisis on the island.
What are the challenges of rail transport in Cuba?
Rail transport in Cuba faces multiple challenges such as a shortage of resources, lack of maintenance, and deteriorating infrastructure. Despite efforts to reactivate certain services, mobility remains a daily challenge for the population due to insufficient public transport and economic difficulties.
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