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January 15, 2026 | Central/South America

Funding confirmed for central Brazilian freight projects

Brazil’s state development bank to invest total of $US 515m in two projects in Mato Grosso state.

January 15, 2026 | North America

Mexico’s passenger revolution gathers momentum

Mexico is pressing ahead with an ambitious programme to build a 3400km national passenger network by 2030, as Andrew Young explains.

January 14, 2026 | Metros

Buenos Aires tenders metro expansion contract

Construction of new Line F is expected to cost $US 1.35bn.

January 14, 2026 | Central/South America

Chilean commuter projects contracts awarded

Chinese and French firms will provide services for lines radiating from Santiago.

January 12, 2026 | Metros

Mexico City Metro confirms Line 3 modernisation

$US 480m project will upgrade 23.6km line without a full closure.

January 9, 2026 | Metros

Quito Metro tenders maintenance contracts

Two contracts to maintain signalling and infrastructure have a combined value of $US 100m.

January 8, 2026 | Central/South America

Bolivia aims to revive national network

Plans will support the development of the Bi-oceanic Central Corridor

January 7, 2026 | Central/South America

Argentinian freight corridor secures development funding

Initial $US 1m capital released for upgrade to General Urquiza line.

December 30, 2025 | Financial

Santo Domingo secures loan for metro improvements

The agreement with AFD will support the procurement of new trains infrastructure upgrades.

December 22, 2025 | Commuter Rail

Rio de Janeiro to tender commuter rail network in January

The auction marks a significant shift in how Brazil's second-largest commuter rail network will be managed.

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