South America’s Railway Struggle: Brazil and Argentina Explained │ Part 1
Get Our E-Book! We’re thrilled to announce the upcoming release of our first-ever e-book: a curated compilation of 100 Railways Explained scripts, filled with insights, facts, and rail stories from across the globe. If you love our videos, you’ll definitely enjoy reading it. https://payhip.com/b/mTDPX South America is a land of contrasts—from the lush Amazon to the towering Andes—and its railways tell a fascinating story of industrial legacy, decline, and revival. In this Railways Explained video, we dive into the railway systems of Brazil and Argentina, two of the most prominent networks on the continent. What’s in this video: • The historical development of railways in South America and their role in resource extraction • Brazil’s 30,000 km freight-heavy network, with ambitious national logistics and rail expansion plans • The fragmented rail gauges that complicate integration and cross-border connectivity • Argentina’s railway privatization and re-nationalization journey, and the pivotal role of Chinese loans • Key infrastructure investments, including Ferrovia Norte Sul, Ferrovia de Integração Oeste-Leste, Transnordestina, and the Belgrano Line • Passenger rail realities: limited intercity services in Brazil and the modernization of Buenos Aires’ commuter network Whether you’re curious about Brazil’s push to double rail’s modal share or Argentina’s efforts to recover its freight capacity, this episode covers everything you need to know about these evolving railway landscapes. Support Us & Get Exclusive Benefits: Become a member on Patreon for exclusive content, behind-the-scenes access, and more: https://www.patreon.com/railways_explained Join our YouTube membership to support the channel and get special perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGq3OyOoLPYj4Oyk1DWnKxQ/join Donate via PayPal: PayPal.Me/railwaysexplained Check out our official merch and show your love for all things railway: https://railways-explained.creator-spring.com Subscribe for more in-depth railway stories and analyses from around the world. Big thanks to our Patrons: Walid, Mind K, An Oni Moose, Julian Baumann, Hendrik Hinrichs, Robert P. Walsh, Xosé F. Estrada, Mårten Hammarstrand, Lucas Richter, Korawich Kavee, Alex Zaslavsky, Dale Winke, Ben M, Nathan Walls, Bill, Tim McKeoun, August Bigelow, Brendan McKeon, Linda Vainomae-Hoffmann, Linda Vainomae-Hoffmann, Reinforcedconcrete, Alex McDonald, Martin Pelles, Alice Conalbi, Declan Crowley, Martin Hinge, William Rohe