Argentine High-Speed Railway, Argentina
Key Data:
Ownership
Argentine Government
Contract bidders
Alstom (France); Siemens (Germany); CAF and Obrascon Huarte Lain (Spain)
Line length
710km
Project cost (estimated)
$4bn
Completion date (scheduled)
TBA
Maximum speed
250–300km/h
Gauge
1,435mm
Power supply
AC overhead
Rolling Stock:
Type
Double-deck TGV
Builder
Alstom
Special Characteristics:
Massive reduction in journey times compared to conventional route
Successful bidder must support 50% of project cost
Bidders will be required to maintain new line and rolling stock
Buenos Aires-Rosario for 300km/h electric trains, Rosario-Cordoba for 160km/h diesel trains
