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Central/South America

February 6, 2024 | Metros

Brasilia metro operator calls for extra funding

Some finance is already in place for network extensions, including four new stations, but operator seeks further funds for 15 new trains, plus installation of ATO.

February 3, 2024 | Central/South America

Panama metro Line 3 train delivered

A Japanese consortium is supplying rolling stock and equipping the 25.4km monorail line.

January 22, 2024 | Metros

First section of Lima metro Line 2 opens

Over 93,000 passengers carried during first week of operations.

January 14, 2024 | Central/South America

Projects to watch in 2024 - North America, South/Central America and Africa

IRJ’s editorial team profiles the rail projects to watch in North America, South/Central America and Africa over the next 12 months.

January 11, 2024 | Metros

São Paulo tenders for new metro trains

The Brazilian state plans to acquire 44 trains for €672m.

December 30, 2023 | Track

Behind the scenes of a Brazilian track renewal project

Brazilian freight railway MRS Logistics is undertaking its most ambitious track renewal project yet, with more than 500km due to be upgraded over the next 10 years. David Burroughs visits the railway to learn more about the work currently underway.

December 27, 2023 | Central/South America

Getting Guatemala’s goods to market

The start of work on Remed’s ambitious project to rebuild Guatemala’s rail network with $US 1.76bn of private finance has been delayed by political and administrative difficulties. But as Robert Preston reports, track is now being laid to improve freight links with North America.

December 26, 2023 | Central/South America

Salvador's metro system slowly but surely shows its worth

After taking more than a decade to open its first route, and then opening with only limited service, Metrô Bahia in Salvador is now a modern system carrying thousands of passengers each day. David Burroughs visits the network to learn how the project was turned around.

December 12, 2023 | Metros

Quito Metro resumes operation

Regular operations restored after official opening in December 2022.

December 8, 2023 | Central/South America

El Salvador plans $US 700m investment in standard gauge line

The new line would connect with the planned network in Guatemala to provide connectivity with North American markets.

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