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September 8, 2025 | Light Rail

Green loan to extend Mendoza light rail network

Banco Santander Argentina provides $US 16.9m for expansion programme.

September 8, 2025 | Central/South America

Santiago - Batuco commuter rail contract awarded

The Chilean government says this is the largest railway works contract ever awarded.

September 5, 2025 | Freight

Venezuela plans to reopen Barquisimeto - Puerto Cabello freight line

The line will require rehabilitation after being out of service for several years.

September 3, 2025 | Financial

Uncertainty over Vale Brazilian concessions as talks collapse

Vale has been renegotiating the terms of the Estrada de Ferro Carajás (EFC) and Estrada de Ferro Vitória-Minas (EFVM) concessions.

September 1, 2025 | Policy

Uruguay launches rail masterplan

Technical assistance contract tendered for initial assessment and demand study.

August 28, 2025 | Central/South America

Colombia proposes overhaul of Cerrejón Railway

A major expansion to connect with the existing national network and the introduction of passenger and agricultural rail freight services is mooted.

August 27, 2025 | Central/South America

Brazilian state approves new passenger line

State of Rio Grande do Sul awards concession for 83.5km line between Porto Alegre and Gramado.

August 21, 2025 | Central/South America

Devil’s Nose line reopens in Ecuador

Passenger services resume on Alausí - Sibambe section of Guayaquil - Quito line.

August 18, 2025 | Freight

Argentina to double capacity of key freight corridor

A tender for track renewals has been issued for a 56km section of the General Urquiza freight corridor.

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