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June 16, 2026 | Freight

Argentina rail freight privatisation heats up

Grupo Mexico re-enters bidding for Belgrano Cargas concession after agreeing partnership with Wabtec.

June 9, 2026 | Central/South America

$US 4bn Lima metro modernisation approved

Plans include full refurbishment of Line 1, additional rolling stock and extension of the existing concessionaire’s permit.

June 4, 2026 | Central/South America

Rail decentralisation gathers pace in Argentina

Province of Río Negro is seeking to gain control of Tren del Valle regional service.

June 2, 2026 | Main line

Bolivia’s Eastern Railway restores express passenger service

Eastern Express returns to 651km Santa Cruz de la Sierra - Puerto Quijarro line after six-year suspension.

May 26, 2026 | Main line

Contract awarded for Mexico City - Veracruz passenger study

URS will assess the feasibility of reintroducing long-distance passenger trains.

May 21, 2026 | Freight

Chilean freight operator secures forestry contract

Transap will move timber for CMPC under a 12-year contract starting on August 1.

May 19, 2026 | Infrastructure

Mexico City inaugurates upgraded light rail line

The upgrading project has been completed in time for the 2026 Fifa World Cup.

May 18, 2026 | Fleet

Buenos Aires commuter DMU contract awarded

Chinese consortium will supply 43 trains for 1676mm and 1000mm-gauge lines.

May 14, 2026 | Infrastructure

Mexico awards more contracts for Saltillo - Nuevo Laredo passenger line

Signalling and civil works contracts agreed totalling $US 744m.

May 12, 2026 | Freight

Rail freight privatisation setback in Argentina

Grupo México withdraws from bidding for Argentinian Trains Freight.

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