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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.

February 25, 2025 | Central/South America

Brasilia metro extension underway

Construction starts on 3.6km extension of the Orange Line.

January 8, 2025 | Financial

Brasilia metro extension funding approved

BNDES will provide $US 72.6m for new 3.6km section of Orange Line.

February 14, 2024 | Metros

Brasilia metro extension contract awarded

A consortium of CG Construções and JFJ Tecnologia em Instalações Elétricas will construct an approximately 4km southwestern extension of the federal capital’s Orange Line.

February 6, 2024 | Metros

Brasilia metro operator calls for extra funding

Some finance is already in place for network extensions, including four new stations, but operator seeks further funds for 15 new trains, plus installation of ATO.

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