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Argentinean Freight Trains (TAC)

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.

October 10, 2025 | Freight

Argentina launches new freight service

Belgrano Freight and Logistics operates first train from Chenault to Olacapato in the Salta mining region.

July 31, 2025 | Freight

Argentina confirms rail freight privatisation

The government is seeking to introduce an open-access model and has extended existing private freight concessions.

August 1, 2024 | Policy

Argentina tackles railway emergency

State-owned companies present government with measures to improve safety.

October 20, 2023 | Freight

Argentina reopens C18 Belgrano Cargas freight line

The line connects the grain-producing northern region with the ports of Santa Fe and Rosario.

June 30, 2021 | Freight

Argentina brings three lines under public management

The concessions for the Sarmiento, Mitre and Roca freight lines have not been renewed.

July 14, 2020 | Freight

Argentinean Freight Trains reports 27% increase in traffic volumes

ARGENTINEAN Freight Trains (TAC) has reported a 27% increase in rail freight volumes carried during the first six months of this year, compared with the same period in 2019.

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