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May 6, 2022 | Locomotives

Vale receives second battery locomotive

The locomotive will initially be tested on yard duties before being adapted for the main line.

September 17, 2021 | Central/South America

Brazil launches two new railway projects

Brazilian president to launch work on 383km Fico project on September 17 while Rumo Logistics will be awarded a contract to build new line in Mato Grosso on September 20.

July 12, 2021 | Central/South America

New concession deals aim to drive growth

With significant private investment in the renewal of current freight concessions and the development of new railways, the Brazilian government is seeking to expand capacity and diversify the type of freight being transported by rail, reports Renata Passos.

April 21, 2021 | Locomotives

Developing the EMD Joule battery locomotive

As passenger rail embraces alternative modes of traction to reduce emissions, freight continues to prove more challenging due to the higher power output required. However, development work on battery-powered locomotives capable of meeting these tough requirements is underway, as Gary Eelman, senior vice-president, Transit & Global Rail Engine Sales at Progress Rail explains.

January 6, 2021 | Central/South America

Vale rail concessions extended

BRAZILIAN mining company Vale has signed an agreement with the federal government to extend its concession to operate the Carajás Railway (EFC) and Vitória-Minas Railway (EFVM) by 30 years.

September 7, 2020 | Central/South America

Belo Horizonte Metro receives government funding for Line 2 project

THE Brazilian government will provide Reais 1.2bn ($US 226.4m) of funding through the Ministry of Infrastructure for Belo Horizonte Metro’s Reais 3.6bn Line 2 project.

August 10, 2020 | Freight

TCU authorises renewal of Vale concessions in Brazil

BRAZIL’s Federal Audit Court (TCU) has authorised early renewals for the concession contracts for the Carajás Railway (EFC) and Vitoria-Minas Railway (EFVM), which are currently held by Brazilian company Vale.

July 30, 2020 | Locomotives

Progress Rail develops battery-powered shunter

PROGRESS Rail, a subsidiary of Caterpillar, has developed a new battery-powered shunter locomotive, in collaboration with Brazilian mining company and rail operator Vale.

January 14, 2019 | Central/South America

Brazil sets timetable for renewal of railway concessions

BRAZIL's National Land Transport Agency (ANTT) has released a new timetable for the early renewal of rail freight concessions, which is expected to unlock investment worth more than Reais 30bn ($US 8bn).

August 27, 2018 | Freight

ANTT to hold public hearings for Vale concession renewals

BRAZIL’s National Land Transport Agency (ANTT) has announced public hearings for the renewal of Vale’s concessions to operate the Carajás Railway (EFC) and Vitoria-Minas Railway (EFVM).

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