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July 24, 2026 | Light Rail

Medellín light rail project reaches halfway mark

Construction over 52% complete on Metro de la 80 serving the west of the city.

March 20, 2026 | Freight

Colombia launches feasibility studies for new freight corridor

Development of the Villavicencio - Puerto Gaitán line is part of wider plan to revive rail freight.

February 24, 2026 | Central/South America

Colombia considers freight corridor tenders

Two infrastructure contracts have a total value of around $US 145m.

February 3, 2026 | Central/South America

Medellín Metro approves strategic plan

Colombian metro operator aims for full financial autonomy within 10 years.

January 26, 2026 | Central/South America

Projects to watch in 2026 - South and Central America

IRJ highlights the key projects to watch in South and Central America in 2026 including the Western RegioTram in Colombia and the Santiago - Punta Cana Railway Phase 1.

December 18, 2025 | Central/South America

Bogotá Metro secures $US 1bn in loan finance

Funding deal enables construction of Line 1 to continue throughout 2026.

December 12, 2025 | Infrastructure

Colombia accelerates rail revival programme

Tender documents published for six supervision and study contracts.

December 5, 2025 | Central/South America

Colombian passenger project promised new funding

Long-stalled Tren del Río project in Antioquia is pledged $US 650m by regional government.

November 18, 2025 | Central/South America

Funding agreed for Colombia’s second tram-train line

National and regional government will co-fund Northern RegioTram project.

October 21, 2025 | Financial

Development funding secured for Colombia’s rail revival

CAF provides $US 300m as government tenders studies for two projects.

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