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Central/South America

May 18, 2026 | Fleet

Buenos Aires commuter DMU contract awarded

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

May 12, 2026 | Freight

Rail freight privatisation setback in Argentina

Grupo México withdraws from bidding for Argentinian Trains Freight.

May 5, 2026 | Central/South America

Carlyle exits Peru’s Inca Rail

International investor sells controlling stake worth $US 52m in tourist rail operation.

April 28, 2026 | Central/South America

Argentina’s commuter rail privatisation advances

Inter-American Development Bank is supporting the next phase of the project to introduce private concessions on the Buenos Aires commuter network.

April 13, 2026 | Metros

São Paulo metro extension financing secured

Deal allows two-station, 3.3km extension to Metro Line 4/Yellow to proceed.

April 13, 2026 | Central/South America

Peru to overhaul rail safety regulations

Fatal collision on line to Machu Picchu in December has prompted the rethink.

April 10, 2026 | Policy

Uruguay outlines new rail priorities

Cross-border freight connectivity with Brazil is key ambition.

April 7, 2026 | Metros

Monorail Line 17 finally opens in São Paulo

6.7km elevated line to Congonhas Airport was originally scheduled to open in 2014.

March 31, 2026 | Commuter Rail

New Rio de Janeiro commuter operating contract signed

Nova Via Mobilidade consortium will operate network under five-year contract.

March 27, 2026 | Central/South America

Belo Horizonte metro expansion confirmed

The $US 1.8bn programme includes the completion of Line 2.

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