TRANSPORT - LATIN AMERICA | SECTOR


Via Celeste consortium was third place in the lowest bid


rankings for Lot 1, while PowerChina (Yellow River) was similarly placed in the races for Lots 2 and 3. Fifteen companies participated in the tender, with


five proposals submitted for each of the three Lots. The bids, opened electronically in late September, then have a review period by the client with final decisions on the awards anticipated about year-end, which would enable contract signings in early 2026. Construction work on the Lots is scheduled to begin in 2027 and be finished by 2033. Line 19-Celeste is expected to carry 630,000 passengers


per day. It would be the first direct metro connection between Guarulhos– the second most populous city in the state – and central São Paulo. The new line is projected to save commuters around one hour of travel time and generate an estimated 28,000 direct and indirect jobs, along with an annual reduction of 131,000 tonnes of greenhouse gas emissions, according to the State Government of São Paulo. Lot 2’s route is through the northern part of São Paulo,


extending from Jardim Julieta to Vila Maria, and will include a maintenance depot for the trains. Lot 3 runs through the heart of São Paulo, including


areas such as São Bento and Anhangabaú, and the new line will need to be upgraded for integration with existing metro lines. The project will also include the installation of auxiliary systems such as escalators, elevators, ventilation, lighting, and safety infrastructure essential for the operation of the new stations. Ghella is already working on the extension of São Paulo’s Line 2-Green, which involves construction of 6km of tunnels and three stations.


CHILE - SANTIAGO Santiago metro is expanding its metro network with major focus most recently on procurement for Lines 8 and 9, both of which are dominated by underground infrastructure. Recently, consultancies Systra and Ayesa were awarded


contracts to work on development of the expansion. Systra won a package for design works on Section 2 of


the metro’s Line 8 project. Ayesa Engineering is providing project management support in the development of Line 9.


Metro Line 8 Systra Subterra was appointed earlier this year to work on the detailed design contract for the civil works shafts and tunnels on Section 2 of Line 8. Line 8 will be constructed entirely underground and


with a total length of 19km is being built to improve links between the north and south areas of the Chilean capital. Its route will pass through six municipalities, bringing improved transport options to almost 2 million residents. Systra’s recently-awarded design contract covers 4.3km


of Line 8, from Chile Spain station to Los Leones station. The package of works includes design and planning


of the tunnel construction and ventilation shafts; development of galleries to connect different tunnel sections; detailed engineering for the excavation and


Above:


Systra Subterra wins design work on Section 2 of Santiago’s Line 8 metro project. Photo credit: Systra


Below:


Ayesa wins project management work on Santiago’s Line 9 project. Photo credit: Ayesa


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