National High-Speed Rail Development Act – Safe, Fast, and Future-Ready Travel for All

Republica Dominicana
Presidential Decree No. 032-DR
Issued by: Future DR President Candidate

Subject: National High-Speed Rail Development Act – Safe, Fast, and Future-Ready Travel for All

Effective Immediately

To modernize national transportation, reduce road traffic, lower emissions, and promote economic growth across regions, this decree authorizes the full-scale study, planning, and phased development of the Dominican Republic’s first high-speed rail network.

Article 1 – Launch of the High-Speed Rail Initiative

  1. A national task force named “TrenRD” shall be created under the Ministry of Infrastructure & Public Services.
  2. The objective is to study, design, and develop a nationwide high-speed rail network connecting:
    • Santo Domingo
    • Santiago
    • Puerto Plata
    • La Romana / Punta Cana
    • San Pedro de Macorís
    • Bonao / La Vega
    • Barahona
    • Monte Cristi

Article 2 – National Feasibility & Impact Study

  1. Within 12 months, a full feasibility report shall be completed, addressing:
    • Engineering and geographic viability
    • Environmental impacts
    • Estimated construction phases
    • Economic and regional development benefits
  2. Local universities, engineers, and global partners may be engaged to assist in design and planning.

Article 3 – Rail Corridor Design & Safety Standards

  1. TrenRD will develop dedicated corridors that follow:
    • Existing transport corridors when possible
    • New protected right-of-way zones with minimal displacement
  2. The system will meet international safety standards for:
    • Seismic zones
    • Weather resistance
    • Speed thresholds between 200–300 km/h

Article 4 – Affordability & National Access

  1. The high-speed rail system will be publicly owned and fare-controlled to remain:
    • Affordable for all citizens
    • Free for seniors and disabled individuals (1x monthly trip)
    • Discounted for students, workers, and farmers
  2. RepúblicaPay and RepublicaID will serve as ticketing integration platforms.

Article 5 – Phase-Based Construction Timeline

  1. After study completion, construction shall begin in phases:
    • Phase 1: Santo Domingo to Santiago
    • Phase 2: Santo Domingo to Punta Cana
    • Phase 3: Northern loop from Santiago to Monte Cristi and Puerto Plata
    • Phase 4: National integration and local commuter spurs
  2. Each phase must include public transit connections, local shuttle terminals, and clean energy integration.

Article 6 – Local Economic Integration

  1. All stations will be surrounded by:
    • Local vendor zones
    • Taxi and bike hubs
    • Job training centers during construction
  2. Priority will be given to local hiring and use of Dominican engineering and labor talent wherever possible.

From coast to capital, from mountain to market — the Dominican Republic is going high-speed. Travel will no longer be slow, dangerous, or unaffordable. This is the future — fast, safe, connected. Let’s build it.

Signed,
Future DR President Candidate
President of the Dominican Republic
Date: Day One, Term One