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January 16, 2023 | Signalling

BNDES funds PTC installation on Rumo network

$US 134.2m provided for installation in São Paulo state and Mato Grosso.

November 8, 2022 | Freight

Rumo starts work on new railway in Mato Grosso

Rail network in Brazilian state to grow by 730km.

November 7, 2022 | Freight

Private sector applies to build 15,000km of railway in Brazil

Approval sought for 48 projects worth $US 36.96bn under Pro Rail law.

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.

February 2, 2022 | Infrastructure

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

New Railway Legal Framework has produced a situation where two separate railways could be built over the same route.

October 28, 2021 | Freight

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

Access to new markets and expansion in existing areas of operation key to VLI ambitions.

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

Brazilian railway selects Embratel and Nokia for the project.

March 10, 2021 | Freight

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

Rumo invested Reais 711m ($US 122.5m) in the southern São Simão - Estrela D’Oeste section of the line.

November 4, 2020 | Central/South America

São Paulo announces network modernisation plans

THE Brazilian state of São Paulo announced plans for a Reais 6bn ($US 1.05bn) programme of upgrades to its rail network on October 19, which will include the reopening of two lines with a combined length of 527km.

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