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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.

September 16, 2022 | Metros

São Paulo Metro tenders engineering study for Line 16-Violet

The study will determine the route of the line.

More than common sense

Sponsored: RSSB outlines the importance of providing skills training for non-technical skills to maintain high levels of safety on the railway

September 15, 2022 | Freight

Paraguay and Argentina reconnect rail freight networks

Rail route links to four countries - but intermodal road and river connections could add more.

September 12, 2022 | Policy

Proposals to expand urban rail in Brazil outlined ahead of elections

The National Association of Passenger Rail Operators makes four proposals.

September 12, 2022 | Metros

São Paulo Metro launches planning tender for Line 22-Brown

The line will be 29km long.

September 1, 2022 | Technology

São Paulo Metro develops AI-powered predictive maintenance system

The system monitors escalators, lifts, trains, tunnel ventilation, and power supply systems across the network.

August 31, 2022 | Light Rail

Light rail proposed for Salvador in Brazil

Route would be 20.4km long with 20 stops.

August 16, 2022 | Financial

BNDES pays first $US 570m instalment for São Paulo Metro Line 6

University Line will be 15.3km long with 15 stations and is due for completion in 2025.

August 8, 2022 | Freight

MRS Logistics commits to major investment in renewed concession

Brazilian freight railway will invest Reais 11bn under new 30-year agreement.

July 20, 2022 | Metros

Driverless operation commences on São Paulo Metro Line 4

Siemens has installed CBTC on Latin America’s first fully automated line.

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