Argentina inks high-speed rail deal

Alstom and partners Iecsa, Isolux Corsan and Emepa have been awarded a contract to construct a very high-speed rail link between
Alstom’s share of the contract, which will become effective subject to the implementation of financing, is valued at around €1.1bn.
According to Alstom, the 710km journey between
The construction of the line will be divided into two with a line being built between
The project involves the construction of infrastructure - including seven stations, electrification and signalling - plus the supply of rolling stock and maintenance.
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