Posted by Frank Shimkets on November 14, 2015  Love the patina! Posted by Kurt Wayne on November 14, 2015  How close is the ferrovia Norte-Sul to being linked at Estrela d'Oueste, SP, Cristiano? Great to see Brazil opening up with a true cross-country railway. Posted by Cristiano Oliveira on November 15, 2015  Kurt, the part from Anápolis to Estrela D'Oeste is under construction and final technical studies. Posted by Cristiano Oliveira on November 16, 2015  Kurt, to complement comment above; ACTUAL SITUATION; - This section (Ouro verde de Goiás to Estrela D'Oeste) presented a physical progress of the works 88.9%, comprising the earthmoving services with 96.0%, with 88.2% drainage, superstructure with 84.8% and special works of art like bridges and tunnels with 78.2%. The section is 100% released to work. - 100% of the tracks were delivered, corresponding to 86877 tonnes in the port of Santos / SP. - There was an advance in the extension of mounted grid, with a total of 335 km executed of 682 Km planned. - The forecast for conclusion of work on the South Extension is December 2016. Informations taken from the public Valec website. Posted by Kurt Wayne on November 16, 2015  Thank you, Cristiano! Exciting news for Brazil, indeed. Will there be passenger service on the route as well linking north and south? Posted by Cristiano Oliveira on November 16, 2015  Maybe in the future Kurt!

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