en.Wedoany.com Reported - The government of Brazil's Piauí State has approved the signing of a nearly 400 million Brazilian reais (approximately $75 million) loan contract for a rail transit passenger project. The loan will primarily be used for the renewal of the Light Rail Vehicle (LRV) fleet, involving 220 million reais; another 120 million reais is allocated to the modernization of the rail transit system, and 55 million reais for line expansion. The loan funds come from the state-owned bank Caixa Econômica Federal.
According to the fund allocation plan, approximately 220 million reais will be used for vehicle renewal in the light rail project, 120 million reais is allocated for the modernization of the rail transit system, and another 55 million reais for line expansion. This investment is a key component of the upgrade plan for the Teresina light rail system, the capital of Piauí State. According to local media reports, the Teresina light rail has previously been included in the Brazilian federal government's "New Growth Acceleration Program" (Novo PAC), with a total investment exceeding 335 million reais. In addition to vehicle procurement, this includes the construction of three new stations, the upgrade of five existing stations, and the construction of railway bridges and viaducts as part of infrastructure projects. Piauí State Governor Rafael Fonteles has stated that the state government is committed to improving urban transportation services and providing citizens with more convenient travel options.
The signing of this loan contract marks substantial progress in the financing of the light rail project. As one of Brazil's main policy banks, Caixa Econômica Federal has long been involved in infrastructure financing. Upon completion of the Teresina light rail system upgrade, it is expected to improve the capacity and service quality of local public transportation. With the funds in place, the subsequent equipment procurement and engineering construction for the light rail project will proceed as planned.
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