Saint Kitts and Nevis has no active rail network for public transportation. The historic St. Kitts Scenic Railway (Sugar Train), which operated as a tourist attraction on former sugar plantation rail infrastructure, ceased operations in 2020.
Historical Railway
St. Kitts Scenic Railway
| Parameter |
Statistics |
Notes |
| Track Length |
29 km |
Narrow gauge |
| Gauge |
762 mm |
Former sugar railway |
| Status |
Inactive |
Tourism heritage |
| Period of Operation |
2003-2020 |
Tourist service |
Current Transport Infrastructure
| Type |
Length (km) |
Status |
Usage |
| Main Roads |
150 |
Active |
Primary routes |
| Secondary Roads |
220 |
Mixed |
Local access |
| Urban Streets |
80 |
Active |
City centers |
Maritime Infrastructure
Port Facilities
| Facility |
Location |
Type |
Usage |
| Port Zante |
Basseterre |
Cruise/Cargo |
Main port |
| Deep Water Port |
Bird Rock |
Cargo |
Commercial |
| Charlestown Port |
Nevis |
Mixed |
Ferry/Cargo |
Maritime Services
| Service |
Frequency |
Capacity |
Route |
| Inter-island Ferry |
Hourly |
400 pax |
St. Kitts-Nevis |
| Water Taxi |
On demand |
Various |
Coastal service |
| Cruise Ships |
Seasonal |
N/A |
International |
Air Transport
Airports
| Facility |
Location |
Type |
Operations |
| Robert L. Bradshaw |
St. Kitts |
International |
Primary |
| Vance W. Amory |
Nevis |
Regional |
Secondary |
Development Projects
Current Projects (2025-2026)
| Project |
Budget (USD M) |
Status |
Completion |
| Road Rehabilitation |
15 |
Ongoing |
2026 |
| Port Modernization |
25 |
Active |
2026 |
| Airport Upgrade |
20 |
Planning |
2026 |
Environmental Considerations
Climate Adaptation
| Challenge |
Impact |
Mitigation Strategy |
| Sea Level Rise |
High |
Infrastructure elevation |
| Extreme Weather |
Critical |
Resilient design |
| Coastal Erosion |
High |
Protection measures |
Economic Impact
Transport Sector
| Area |
Employment |
Annual Value (USD M) |
| Maritime |
250 |
15 |
| Aviation |
180 |
12 |
| Road Transport |
300 |
8 |
Development Priorities
Short Term (2025-2026)
| Priority |
Scope |
Investment Need |
| Port Safety |
Infrastructure |
High |
| Road Maintenance |
Essential |
Medium |
| Air Navigation |
Systems |
Medium |
Long Term Vision
| Goal |
Approach |
Timeline |
| Sustainable Transport |
Electric vehicles |
2030 |
| Infrastructure Resilience |
Climate adaptation |
2028 |
| Transport Integration |
System coordination |
2027 |
Heritage Preservation
Railway Heritage
| Asset |
Location |
Status |
Potential Use |
| Track Infrastructure |
Coastal route |
Deteriorating |
Heritage tourism |
| Rolling Stock |
Various |
Stored |
Museum display |
| Station Buildings |
Various |
Mixed |
Tourism facilities |
Tourism Integration
Transport Services
| Service |
Coverage |
Status |
Market |
| Tour Buses |
Island-wide |
Active |
Cruise passengers |
| Taxis |
On demand |
Active |
All visitors |
| Water Sports |
Coastal |
Seasonal |
Tourism |
Challenges & Solutions
Key Issues
| Challenge |
Impact |
Solution Strategy |
| Infrastructure Age |
High |
Phased renewal |
| Climate Vulnerability |
Critical |
Resilient design |
| Resource Limitations |
High |
International cooperation |
| Seasonal Demand |
Medium |
Flexible capacity |