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July 22, 2026 | Metros

Siemens and Alstom win São Paulo signalling contracts

Siemens will supply CBTC for metro Line 4 extension and Alstom signalling for new commuter yard.

July 21, 2026 | Central/South America

Vale to introduce positive train control on Brazilian lines

Wabtec will deploy PTC on country’s two key passenger lines under $US 196m agreement.

July 13, 2026 | Freight

Brazil reshapes $US 29bn rail freight concession programme

There will now be three priority auctions, while five have been delayed.

July 10, 2026 | Central/South America

Brazil launches tender for metro trains

Contract for 15 trains for Brasilia metro Metro-DF is worth $US 200m.

July 3, 2026 | Central/South America

Brazil's first greenfield rail concession attracts four bidders

The new railway will link the states of Rio de Janeiro and Espirito Santo.

July 3, 2026 | Metros

São Paulo Line 6-Orange metro opens

A limited service is being provided initially.

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 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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