Historical Moments in Images
Witnesses to the transformation of Panama
The Panama Canal Railway is not just a work of engineering; it is the stage where history comes alive. From world dignitaries to events that shaped our nation, our documentary gallery preserves the visual legacy of this legendary route.
Groundbreaking Ceremony
February 15, 2000
The beginning of reconstruction. Relive the historic moment in Colon when Her Excellency Mireya Moscoso, President of the Republic, and Vice President D. Kayser Bazan blew the whistle of the restored locomotive «City of Colon 1855». This symbolic act marked the start of the $80 million investment that revived the railway.
The Grand Opening
November 27, 2001
After 18 months of intense reconstruction, the railway opened its doors to the world. The images capture the official celebration and the first luxury trip to cross the Isthmus, attended by national and international dignitaries celebrating the return of the «Iron Horse».
Special Events and Celebrities
Various Moments
The Panama Canal Railway is a magnet for global figures. From hosting the finalists of Miss Universe 2003, to celebrities like Jimmy Buffett and members of British royalty like the Duke of Gloucester.