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July 20, 2026 | Central/South America

Freight privatisation gathers pace in Argentina

As the government prepares to invite bids for state-owned operator Belgrano Freight and Logistics, an open-access framework is under development with the intention of attracting global players to invest in Argentina’s rail network, as Andrew Young explains.

July 2, 2026 | Freight

Paraguay pursues rail link to Port of Montevideo

The proposed corridor would offer an alternative to river transport for export traffic from land-locked Paraguay.

June 17, 2026 | Central/South America

Base tunnel proposed to revive trans-Andean rail link

Private consortium includes a 52km cross-border tunnel as the centrepiece of proposed new Argentina-Chile connection.

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 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.

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.

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.

March 9, 2026 | Freight

New $US 4bn Argentina - Chile freight corridor proposed

The Cuyo-Pacific freight corridor will offer an alternative to Salta - Antofagasta line.

February 25, 2026 | Financial

Argentina extends railway emergency

Additional funding is being made available to improve safety on the national network.

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