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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.

October 30, 2025 | Technology

Brazilian freight operator deploys satellite communications

Starlink system will provide connectivity where wireless coverage is limited.

February 4, 2025 | Freight

Cofco International plans major fleet order in Brazil

Cofco will purchase 23 locomotives and 979 wagons for use by Rumo.

October 16, 2023 | Freight

First container service operates on Brazil’s North-South Railway

The service operated from Cubatão, São Paulo, to Anápolis, Goiás.

July 11, 2023 | Infrastructure

Brazil completes North-South Railway

Construction has taken over 30 years to complete.

May 3, 2023 | Freight

Brazilian freight operator Brado aims for record growth in 2023

The operator carried 424,500 TEU in 2022, up 21% from 350,750 TEU in 2021.

February 22, 2023 | Financial

IRJ News in brief - Financial and Market

South Western Railway contract extended, Škoda Group acquires Austrian subsidiary, Ensco expands in Brazil, DSB records mixed results and SBB and SOB cooperation strengthens.

January 16, 2023 | Signalling

BNDES funds PTC installation on Rumo network

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

November 8, 2022 | Freight

Rumo starts work on new railway in Mato Grosso

Rail network in Brazilian state to grow by 730km.

November 7, 2022 | Freight

Private sector applies to build 15,000km of railway in Brazil

Approval sought for 48 projects worth $US 36.96bn under Pro Rail law.

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