Specifications - Argentine High-Speed Railway, Argentina

Key Data
Ownership	Argentina Government
Contract bidders	Alstom – France, Siemens – Germany, CAF and Obrascon Huarte Lain - Spain
Line length	710km
Project cost (estimated)	$700m to $1bn
Completion date (scheduled)	2009 (Buenos Aires-Rosario)
Maximum speed	250–300km/h
Gauge	1,435mm
Power supply	AC overhead
Rolling Stock
Type	TBA
Builder	Alstom, Siemens or CAF depending on winning contractor
Special Characteristics
	Short deadline for bids
	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
	Construction to start in March 2007 with opening between Buenos Aires and Rosario in 2009
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