ProjectsTransportation Letter From Brazil: New Subways, Highways Can't Arrive Fast Enough Brazilian contracting firm Odebrecht has a contract to manage the SuperVia system and upgrade many trains. According to Odebrecht, the new composition is part of a R$ 2.4-billion investment package that will be made by the State Government in partnership with the concessionaire. Photo by Odebrecht This is another view of a crane to help crews prepare for excavation as part of the Line 4 subway project in Rio de Janiero. Photo courtesy of Odebrecht Some of the work on Rio's Line 4 involves the complexity of working near and under populated and popular neighborhoods. The project has mandated monitoring of noise levels. Photo courtesy of Odebrecht Rio's SuperVia Trens Urbanos has been upgrading and adding more new trains to the city's transit system. Photo courtesy of Odebrecht Rio Crews prepare a cavern for TBM excavation under major sections of Rio for the No. 4 subway line project, which is expected to be in place ahead of the 2016 Olympic games. Image courtesy of Odebrecht Cable cars that were built to help address crime in Rio's slums, known as favelas, by enabling faster access from the area to downtown Rio, have become a draw for locals and tourists. Image courtesy of Odebrecht June 20, 2013 Share This Story Previous 1 2 Next Post a comment to this article Name* E-mail (will not be displayed)* Subject Comment* Report Abusive Comment Thank you for helping us to improve our forums. Is this comment offensive? Please tell us why.
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