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Andrew Young

November 14, 2025 | Central/South America

Chile new rail link study advances

Multi-sector workshop defines next steps for planned Northern Railway Access line.

November 13, 2025 | Policy

Uruguay outlines priority projects

Short-term priorities identified as rail masterplan is under development.

November 12, 2025 | Commuter Rail

Lima commuter project stalls

Second-hand rolling stock found to be in poor condition as California bans further sales.

November 7, 2025 | Central/South America

Paraguay looks to UAE to revive Suburban Train project

Etihad Rail delegation visits Asunción to discuss 44km line to Ypacaraí.

November 7, 2025 | Freight

Flour power drives Sri Lanka’s rail freight revival

An intermodal service carrying flour has replaced 25 truck movements a day, demonstrating that rail freight can be competitive and sustainable in the Sri Lankan market. Andrew Young reports.

November 6, 2025 | Central/South America

Argentinian rail freight privatisation progresses

GMXT and leading commodity producers prepare bids as Buenos Aires readies tenders for San Martín and Belgrano Freight concessions

October 31, 2025 | Fleet

Brazilian commuter network orders DMUs

Marcopolo Rail will supply three Prosper City DMUs for the Teresina network in Piauí state.

October 30, 2025 | Technology

Brazilian freight operator deploys satellite communications

Starlink system will provide connectivity where wireless coverage is limited.

October 23, 2025 | Fleet

Vale and Wabtec to test ethanol fuel in Brazil

Dual-fuel engine will be assessed for Vitória - Minas Railway locomotive fleet.

October 22, 2025 | Central/South America

Ecuador suspends Quito Metro extension design tender

Irregularities halt a consultancy tender for an extension to Line 1 just as the contract is about to be awarded.

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