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June 22, 2022 | Freight

Consultation launched for Brazil’s Nova Ferroeste project

1567km of new railway to be built at a cost of $US 6.98bn.

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.

April 25, 2022 | Policy

Government plan aims to transform state of São Paulo rail network

The plan will include suggestions to reopen disused lines.

April 20, 2022 | Infrastructure

Agreements signed for Brazil’s Intercity Train project

São Paulo state government and municipalities sign feasibility agreement for the first stage of the Intercity Train project.

April 19, 2022 | Infrastructure

Siemens to upgrade electrification on São Paulo commuter rail lines 8 and 9

Siemens will also upgrade the signalling on commuter rail Line 8 in São Paulo.

March 30, 2022 | Locomotives

Wabtec introduces ES44ACi diesel-electric locomotive in Brazil

The locomotive is fitted with a 12-cylinder Evolution Series diesel engine which produces 3.3MW.

March 24, 2022 | Central/South America

São Paulo Intercity Train investment increased to Reais 10.2bn

Concessionaire will acquire new trains, modernise signalling and make the system accessible.

March 23, 2022 | Metros

São Paulo Metro announces new Line 16-Violet

New line will ease congestion on other metro lines in the city.

March 10, 2022 | Infrastructure

27 private projects approved under Brazil’s Pro Rail programme

The investments are worth Reais 133.24bn ($US 26.5bn), and total 9922.5km of new lines.

March 9, 2022 | Infrastructure

Corumbá - Sao Paulo line reopens following seven-year closure

The line connects Corumbá near the Bolivian border with the outskirts of Sao Paulo.

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