Light-rail spine
The flagship line connecting central Paramaribo, Lelydorp and JAP Airport with high frequencies and full accessibility.
Vision · GoVia Rail
A future light-rail spine for Suriname.
A clean, fast and frequent rail network connecting people, places and ports — designed for the climate, built for generations.
GoVia Rail
A future light-rail spine for Suriname.
A clean, fast and frequent light-rail line connecting central Paramaribo with Lelydorp and JAP Airport — plus regional services, freight and the infrastructure that ties it all together.
Electric & quiet
Zero local emissions, minimal noise — a calm presence in the city.
Frequent & fast
Trains every 6 minutes at peak, dedicated alignment, no traffic.
Built for the climate
Designed for Suriname's heat, humidity and seasonal rains.
Integrated with OV
Seamless transfers, one ticket, one journey across the network.
Regional trains
Comfortable regional services linking Suriname's districts to the spine — air-conditioned, step-free and quiet.
Rail freight
Electric freight locomotives moving containers between port, industry and the interior — taking heavy trucks off the road.
Rail infrastructure
GoVia Rail also manages the tracks themselves.
Beyond running trains, GoVia Rail is the steward of Suriname's rail network — designing, building and maintaining the tracks, electrification, signalling and stations.
Tracks & alignment
Continuously welded rail on concrete sleepers, designed for tropical conditions and low maintenance.
Electrification
25 kV overhead catenary along the entire network — fully electric from day one.
Maintenance & renewal
In-house teams keep the network safe and reliable, with planned overnight windows to protect daytime service.
Stations & depots
Sheltered, accessible stations and modern depots for cleaning, inspection and stabling.
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