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March 30, 2022 | Locomotives

Wabtec introduces ES44ACi diesel-electric locomotive in Brazil

Wabtec will introduce a new locomotive type to Brazil following the delivery of the ES44ACi diesel-electric heavy-haul locomotive to Suzano, MRS and Rumo.

February 2, 2022 | Infrastructure

Rumo and VLI seek to build parallel railways in Minas Gerais and Mato Grosso

Rumo and VLI Multimodal are facing a commercial dispute as they seek to advance their respective plans to build almost identical lines.

October 28, 2021 | Freight

VLI plans $US 2.7bn investment in new Brazilian freight lines

VLI Multimodal has applied to build more than 1000km of new railway in central Brazil across four lines in a $US 2.7bn investment.

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 28, 2021 | Telecoms

Rumo telecommunications upgrade to improve network coverage

Rumo has selected Embratel, Brazil, and Nokia to supply a range of telecommunications solutions to improve network coverage.

March 10, 2021 | Freight

Rumo starts operation on the North-South Railway five months ahead of schedule

Rumo began operating services on the southern São Simão - Estrela D’Oeste section of the North-South Railway on March 4.

November 4, 2020 | Central/South America

São Paulo announces network modernisation plans

The Brazilian state of São Paulo announced plans for a Reais 6bn programme of upgrades to its rail network, including the reopening of two lines.

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