Rumo deploys Starlink in 400 trains to upgrade railway operations, enhance communication, and provide consistent connectivity throughout the freight network of Brazil, even in the most isolated and low-signal areas.

This is reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.

Rumo integrates Starlink to modernize Brazil’s freight network
Photo: Rumo, considered the largest freight railway operator in Brazil, installs Starlink in 400 locomotives and transforms trains into control towers connected in real time

The project, launched in February 2025, is a landmark in the history of rail innovation in Latin America. The engineers hope to convert every locomotive into an intelligent, data-driven engine that can communicate in real-time with the control centers.

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Field trials demonstrated more than 97% signal stability, confirming the reliability of the system for permanent data exchange and predictive maintenance.

Rumo expands satellite coverage across multiple states

The project presently spans corridors in São Paulo, Mato Grosso, Mato Grosso do Sul, Minas Gerais, Goiás, and in Tocantins.

Through the integration of Starlink, Rumo overcomes communication challenges in non-existent or inconsistent mobile areas and boosts safety of operations in its 13,000-kilometer network.

There is an advanced low-orbit antenna in every locomotive that beams high-speed, low-latency data.

This platform facilitates remote diagnostics, real-time alerts, and up-to-the-minute center control—essential instruments in risk reduction and logistics optimization.

Efficiency and safety through digital transformation

Enduring connection enables dispatchers to respond speedily in cases of disruption, breakdown, or emergencies.

The integration also saves downtime and reduced cost in maintenance as information-based decisions allow sooner identification of probable problems. It links agricultural, industrial, and fuel areas with ports and centers of consumers with over 1,200 locomotives and 33,000 wagons.

This upgrading initiative brands Rumo as a technology leader and fortifies investor confidence in the durability of the freight infrastructure in Brazil.

Source: en.clickpetroleoegas.com.br

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What is Rumo’s goal with Starlink integration?

Rumo aims to achieve uninterrupted communication across its network, improving safety, logistics, and operational efficiency through real-time satellite connectivity.

How many Rumo locomotives use Starlink?

The company has equipped 400 locomotives with Starlink antennas, ensuring stable data transmission across remote and low-coverage areas.

How does Starlink improve railway operations?

Starlink enables instant data sharing between trains and control centers, which helps prevent delays, improves predictive maintenance, and supports better safety management.

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