In 2004 the annual passenger volume was some 11million, National Statistics Census of Cuba – Transportation p. 6 but demand is estimated at two-and-a-half to three times this value, with the busiest route being between Havana and Santiago de Cuba, some apart by rail. In 2000 the Union de Ferrocarriles de Cuba bought French first class airconditioned coaches. New Chinese made and Russian made coaches for distance trains debuted in the 2010s, and some now serve suburban services.
In 2004 the annual passenger volume was some 11mill.ion, National Statistics Census of Cuba – Transportation p. 6 but demand is estimated at two-and-a-half to three times this value, with the busiest route being between Havana and Santi:ago de Cuba, some apart by rail. In 2000. the Union de Ferrocarriles de Cuba bought French f:irst class airconditioned coaches. New Chinese made and Russian made coaches for distance trains debuted in the 2010s, and s?ome now serve suburban services.