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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.

May 21, 2026 | Freight

Chilean freight operator secures forestry contract

Transap will move timber for CMPC under a 12-year contract starting on August 1.

March 17, 2026 | Infrastructure

Chile’s Santiago - Valparaíso project stalls

A change of government is mainly responsible for the latest setback.

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 6, 2026 | Financial

Chile secures $US 700m to advance rail modernisation

Long-term loans with CAF and ICO will support projects to expand the national network.

January 24, 2026 | Central/South America

Linking the Atlantic and Pacific by rail

Renewed interest in connecting the Atlantic and Pacific by rail has increased the pace of project development, with the most dramatic proposals emerging in South America. Andrew Young reviews progress with the principal projects being promoted from Guatemala to Chile.

January 14, 2026 | Central/South America

Chilean commuter projects contracts awarded

Chinese and French firms will provide services for lines radiating from Santiago.

December 2, 2025 | Central/South America

Chile to deploy ETCS Level 2

Siemens wins contract to install digital signalling on two lines for Chilean National Railways (EFE).

November 25, 2025 | Fleet

Hydrogen locomotive enters service on Chile’s Antofagasta Railway

First locomotive in Latin America to be powered by green hydrogen, says operator.

November 14, 2025 | Central/South America

Chile new rail link study advances

Multi-sector workshop defines next steps for planned Northern Railway Access line.

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