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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.

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 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).

October 31, 2025 | Fleet

Brazilian commuter network orders DMUs

Marcopolo Rail will supply three Prosper City DMUs for the Teresina network in Piauí state.

September 8, 2025 | Central/South America

Santiago - Batuco commuter rail contract awarded

The Chilean government says this is the largest railway works contract ever awarded.

June 12, 2025 | Commuter Rail

Bidders line up for Chilean ERTMS contract

Tendering proceeds as Santiago Metro awards consultancy contract for Line 9.

January 30, 2025 | Freight

Chile’s Transap boosts locomotive fleet

Wabtec will supply four C30Aci locomotives to Chilean rail freight concessionaire.

December 18, 2024 | Central/South America

New tunnels serve Santiago’s growing commuter network

Tendering is now underway for the first of three tunnels that will eventually enable commuter trains to run under the centre of the Chilean capital Santiago from north to south. Robert Preston reports.

November 7, 2024 | Infrastructure

Contracts awarded for Chilean commuter upgrade

Two contracts worth a total of $US 813m have been awarded for Santiago - Melipilla project.

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