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March 17, 2026 | Infrastructure

Chile’s Santiago - Valparaíso project stalls

A change of government is mainly responsible for the latest setback.

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.

January 14, 2026 | Central/South America

Chilean commuter projects contracts awarded

Chinese and French firms will provide services for lines radiating from Santiago.

December 2, 2025 | Central/South America

Chile to deploy ETCS Level 2

Siemens wins contract to install digital signalling on two lines for Chilean National Railways (EFE).

September 8, 2025 | Central/South America

Santiago - Batuco commuter rail contract awarded

The Chilean government says this is the largest railway works contract ever awarded.

July 28, 2025 | Central/South America

Santiago - Valparaíso: Chile’s impossible dream?

Ian Thomson-Newman looks at the history of a planned railway upgrade between the Chilean capital Santiago and the port city of Valparaíso, and the current prospects for delivering this ambitious scheme.

January 20, 2025 | Central/South America

Projects to watch in 2025 - South and Central America

IRJ highlights the key projects to watch in South and Central America in 2025, including the Transnordestina Railway, the Santiago commuter expansion, the Lima Metro Line 2 and the Panama Metro Line 3.

December 18, 2024 | Central/South America

New tunnels serve Santiago’s growing commuter network

Tendering is now underway for the first of three tunnels that will eventually enable commuter trains to run under the centre of the Chilean capital Santiago from north to south. Robert Preston reports.

December 10, 2024 | Central/South America

CAF wins South American metro contracts

Spanish manufacturer will supply new trains to Santiago and Medellín.

November 7, 2024 | Infrastructure

Contracts awarded for Chilean commuter upgrade

Two contracts worth a total of $US 813m have been awarded for Santiago - Melipilla project.

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