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July 14, 2026 | Central/South America

Korea wins Peru modernisation contract

Korail-led consortium will project manage modernisation of 129km Huancayo - Huancavelica line.

July 6, 2026 | Infrastructure

Peru launches market sounding for $US 5.37bn southern railway PPPs

Two new railways are proposed, one for freight the other for passengers.

June 9, 2026 | Central/South America

$US 4bn Lima metro modernisation approved

Plans include full refurbishment of Line 1, additional rolling stock and extension of the existing concessionaire’s permit.

May 5, 2026 | Central/South America

Carlyle exits Peru’s Inca Rail

International investor sells controlling stake worth $US 52m in tourist rail operation.

April 13, 2026 | Central/South America

Peru to overhaul rail safety regulations

Fatal collision on line to Machu Picchu in December has prompted the rethink.

March 13, 2026 | Central/South America

Peru to advance Barranca - Trujillo feasibility study

Development bank CAF will provide $US 4m in grant funding to support the study.

March 3, 2026 | Central/South America

Peru awards $US 420m freight line construction contract

New 120km line connecting port of Chancay with the central highlands will be built by Chinese contractor Power China.

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.

December 3, 2025 | Metros

Lima metro to increase capacity

Expansion programme would enable Line 1 to carry over 1 million passengers a day.

November 12, 2025 | Commuter Rail

Lima commuter project stalls

Second-hand rolling stock found to be in poor condition as California bans further sales.

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