Brazil aims to increase its rail export share to 40% by 2035, a plan recently announced by Transport Minister Renan Filho, who emphasized the need for both public and private investment. “Brazil needs to focus on rail, given its vast size,” Filho stated. “We’re aiming to shift from today’s 17% to 40% in the next […]
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