CAF has signed new rail maintenance agreements in Brazil and New Zealand totaling more than €100 million, reinforcing CAF’s role in global urban transport infrastructure. This is reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.

CAF has signed new rail maintenance agreements in Brazil and New Zealand totaling more than €100 million, reinforcing CAF’s role in global urban transport infrastructure
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In Brazil, CAF entered a 14-year deal with Motiva Group to service 26 six-car trains operating on São Paulo Metro’s Line 5 (Lilac). Maintenance will take place at Capão Redondo and Guido Caloi facilities.

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This metro line spans 20 kilometers and connects densely populated areas such as Santo Amaro, Moema, and Vila Mariana. It serves over 600,000 passengers each day and is critical to the city’s mobility.

CAF has worked in Brazil since 1998, delivering projects exceeding €2 billion for clients including CPTM, Trensurb, CBTU, and São Paulo Metro. This contract extends its service legacy in the country.

CAF Expands Long-Term Operations in Brazil

The new contract strengthens CAF’s partnership with São Paulo Metro and underscores its focus on reliable long-term support for rolling stock. This aligns with Brazil’s goals for sustainable urban mobility.

CAF will handle the full lifecycle maintenance, ensuring consistent performance and availability of the fleet. The company will also oversee necessary upgrades and part replacements as required.

CAF Secures Five-Year Agreement in New Zealand

In New Zealand, CAF signed a five-year contract with Auckland One Rail Limited to support 95 electric trains. The trains were supplied since 2011 to Auckland Transport.

Services include engineering, spare parts, and staff training, with all operations based at the Wiri depot. This workshop already services the existing CAF fleet operating in the city.

Auckland One Rail, a joint venture of ComfortDelGro and UGL Rail Services, operates the 94 km network with 42 stations. The system is central to public transit in the Auckland region.

CAF’s continued role in this network affirms its investment in cleaner, efficient transport solutions across the Asia-Pacific region. The new contract supports service reliability and network resilience.

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