Trinidad and Tobago has no active rail network, with the historical railway system discontinued in 1968. Current transportation infrastructure focuses on road networks, maritime connectivity between islands, and air transport.
Historical Railway
Former Network
| Parameter |
Statistics |
Notes |
| Track Length |
130 km |
Defunct |
| Period |
1876-1968 |
Trinidad Government Railway |
| Gauge |
1,435 mm |
Standard gauge |
| Coverage |
Trinidad island |
No rail on Tobago |
Current Transport Infrastructure
| Parameter |
Statistics |
Notes |
| Total Road Length |
8,320 km |
All categories |
| Trinidad |
7,600 km |
Main island |
| Tobago |
720 km |
Sister isle |
| Highways |
720 km |
Major corridors |
| Paved Roads |
6,240 km |
75% of network |
Maritime Infrastructure
Major Ports
| Facility |
Location |
Type |
Usage |
| Port of Spain |
Trinidad |
Multi-purpose |
Main gateway |
| Point Lisas |
Trinidad |
Industrial |
Energy/Container |
| Scarborough |
Tobago |
Mixed |
Passenger/Cargo |
| Port of Brighton |
Trinidad |
Energy |
Oil/Gas |
Inter-island Services
| Service |
Frequency |
Vessel Type |
Capacity |
| Fast Ferry |
Daily (multiple) |
HSC |
800 pax/100 vehicles |
| Cargo Ferry |
Daily |
Ro-Ro |
200 vehicles |
| Water Taxi |
Hourly |
Catamaran |
400 pax |
Air Transport
Airports
| Facility |
Location |
Type |
Runway Length |
| Piarco International |
Trinidad |
International |
3,600m |
| ANR Robinson |
Tobago |
International |
2,745m |
| Camden |
Tobago |
Regional |
760m |
Development Projects
Current Projects (2025-2026)
| Project |
Budget (USD M) |
Status |
Completion |
| Highway Extension |
250 |
Ongoing |
2026 |
| Port Modernization |
180 |
Active |
2026 |
| Ferry Terminal Upgrade |
45 |
Planning |
2026 |
Future Plans
| Initiative |
Estimated Cost (USD M) |
Status |
Timeline |
| Rapid Transit Study |
75 |
Proposed |
2027 |
| Maritime Integration |
120 |
Planning |
2027-2028 |
| Smart Transport |
50 |
Concept |
2028 |
Environmental Considerations
Climate Adaptation
| Challenge |
Impact |
Mitigation Strategy |
| Sea Level Rise |
High |
Infrastructure elevation |
| Extreme Weather |
Medium |
Resilient design |
| Coastal Erosion |
High |
Protection measures |
| Flooding |
High |
Drainage systems |
Economic Impact
Transport Sector
| Area |
Direct Jobs |
Annual Value (USD M) |
| Maritime |
3,500 |
250 |
| Aviation |
2,800 |
320 |
| Road Transport |
15,000 |
450 |
Development Priorities
Short Term (2025-2026)
| Priority |
Scope |
Investment Need |
| Congestion Relief |
Infrastructure |
High |
| Maritime Efficiency |
Operations |
High |
| Air Capacity |
Infrastructure |
Medium |
Long Term Vision
| Goal |
Approach |
Timeline |
| Sustainability |
Clean energy |
2030 |
| Integration |
Multi-modal |
2028 |
| Smart Mobility |
Digital solutions |
2027 |
Smart Solutions
Digital Integration
| System |
Implementation |
Coverage |
Status |
| Traffic Management |
Urban areas |
60% |
Developing |
| Ferry Booking |
Network-wide |
100% |
Active |
| Real-time Info |
Public transport |
40% |
Planning |
Challenges & Solutions
Key Issues
| Challenge |
Impact |
Solution Strategy |
| Traffic Congestion |
Critical |
Capacity expansion |
| Inter-island Access |
High |
Service improvement |
| Urban Mobility |
High |
Public transport |
| Maintenance |
High |
Systematic approach |
International Support
Development Partners
| Partner |
Focus Area |
Support Type |
| IDB |
Infrastructure |
Financial/Technical |
| World Bank |
Transport |
Loans/Grants |
| CDB |
Maritime |
Technical Assistance |
| China |
Development |
Investment |