National Bank for Economic and Social Development (BNDES) Archives - International Railway Journal

National Bank for Economic and Social Development (BNDES)

July 3, 2026 | Metros

São Paulo Line 6-Orange metro opens

A limited service is being provided initially.

January 15, 2026 | Central/South America

Funding confirmed for central Brazilian freight projects

Brazil’s state development bank to invest total of $US 515m in two projects in Mato Grosso state.

November 27, 2025 | Policy

Brazil launches new freight concessions programme

Eight concessions to be let next year under new policy aimed at attracting private investment.

January 8, 2025 | Financial

Brasilia metro extension funding approved

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

November 13, 2024 | Infrastructure

New commission to monitor Brazilian railway projects

A new national commission will monitor rail projects being planned and implemented by Brazil’s freight concessionaires.

August 28, 2024 | Metros

Brasilia looks to acquire 33 metro trains

Federal district government hopes to obtain BNDES finance for new fleet.

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.

January 16, 2023 | Signalling

BNDES funds PTC installation on Rumo network

$US 134.2m provided for installation in São Paulo state and Mato Grosso.

January 10, 2023 | Financial

BNDES approves $US 873.8m financing for ViaMobilidade

New fleet for São Paulo lines 8 and 9.

September 23, 2022 | Central/South America

Brazil launches initiative to invest in urban public transport

The agreement will give impetus to rail investment in Brazilian cities with a population of more than 1 million.

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