Editing Transport in Panama (section)

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Transport in [[Panama]] covers a vast network of routes predominantly traversed by cargo trucks and buses. The country's railway system, known as the [[Panama Canal Railway]], facilitates the transportation of both passengers and goods. With a total of 15,137 km of roads, its four [[Controlled-access highway|expressways]]—Corredor Sur, Corredor Norte, Autopista La Chorrera, and Colón Panama—are the arteries that link various parts of the country. [[Tocumen International Airport]] (PTY) is the key hub for international travel, ranking among the largest and most important airports in [[Latin America]]. Additionally, the renowned [[Panama Canal]] links the mere 60 km that separate the [[Pacific Ocean]] and [[Atlantic Ocean]], offering an alternative route for maritime cargo transportation, avoiding the need to sail around [[South America]].

Buses, the metro, taxis, and private car rental companies compose the urban transportation system. The introduction of the [[Metrobus (Panama)|Metrobus]] has gradually replaced the colorful "Diablo Rojo" buses, which once transported passengers around the city and its surrounding areas. Long-distance buses connect different regions within the country, departing from the Albrook Bus Terminal, next to the [[Albrook Mall]]. Nearly all major cities in Panama are interconnected via a network of bus terminals, with interstate and international routes extending into [[Central America]], including [[Mexico]]. The [[Panama Metro]] covers a significant portion of [[Panama City]] and is operated by Metro de Panamá S.A. This environmentally friendly railway system operates on electricity and inaugurated its first line in 2014. Despite the weather conditions, the transportation infrastructure in Panama facilitates both domestic and international travel.