Transnordestina Is Back in Full Force: R$ 415 Million Released to Reactivate Work Between Custódia and Arcoverde and Connect Pernambuco to Suape Port with Heavy Cargo and New Jobs

Written by Bruno Teles

Published on 14/11/2025 at 18:46

O investimento de R$ 415 milhões reacende as obras da Transnordestina em Pernambuco, conectando Custódia, Arcoverde e o Porto de Suape. Ferrovia promete gerar empregos, agilizar o transporte de carga e impulsionar a economia nordestina.

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Federal Investment Puts Pernambuco Back on the Transnordestina Map and Promises to Unlock the Flow of Grains, Minerals, and Pulp to the Port of Suape, Creating Jobs and Income in the Sertão.

The federal government announced the release of R$ 415 million to resume construction of the Transnordestina between Custódia and Arcoverde, a strategic 73-kilometer stretch that had been interrupted. The measure, published in the Official Gazette of the Union, marks Pernambuco’s return to the railway axis that will connect the northeastern interior to the Port of Suape, with a direct impact on job creation and regional logistical competitiveness.

The Transnordestina is considered one of the most important infrastructure projects in the country, spanning about 1,750 kilometers, connecting Piauí, Ceará, and Pernambuco. Its role is to transport large volumes of grains, minerals, and industrial products to export ports, reducing costs and expanding the commercial reach of the Northeast in the global market.

Strategic Railway for the Northeast

The resumption of the Transnordestina strengthens the flow of soy, corn, sugar, pulp, and iron ore.

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Schedule and Execution of the Works

According to the Ministry of Transport, the bidding process is expected to be completed within three months, with the service order scheduled for early 2026.

The planning aims to complete the Pernambuco stretch by 2030, when the Transnordestina should be integrated into the operations of the ports of Suape and Pecém.

The main milestones defined are:

End of Bidding: by the first quarter of 2026
Start of Works: early 2026
Completion in Pernambuco: by 2030
Sections in Ceará and Piauí: scheduled for 2027

With the progress of the works, it is estimated that there will be a creation of thousands of direct and indirect jobs, particularly in Custódia, Arcoverde, and neighboring cities. The Transnordestina represents a regional development vector, integrating agricultural, industrial, and port hubs. In addition to generating income, the railway is expected to reduce heavy traffic on highways, decreasing maintenance costs and carbon emissions.

The expectation is that the Pernambuco stretch will become a high-capacity logistics axis, transporting grains and minerals at an average speed of 60 km/h and a broad gauge of 1.60 meters.

The freight rail modal is consolidating as essential to making the Northeast more competitive, strengthening production chains, and stimulating new businesses.

Challenges and Perspectives

Despite the optimism, challenges remain. The continuity of funding and technical oversight will be crucial to avoid further delays.

The TLSA concessionaire and the federal government are studying control and auditing mechanisms to ensure deadlines and transparency.

Nevertheless, the reactivation of the Transnordestina symbolizes a historic comeback:

Pernambuco is once again part of the corridor that will connect the Sertão to the sea, with economic benefits that are expected to extend for decades.

And you, do you believe that the Transnordestina will really transform the Pernambuco Sertão?

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Fernando Ferreira Carvalho

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16/11/2025 16:47

É um dos passos mais relevantes na história comercial brasileira o nordeste é um celeiro do estado brasileiro, só assim caminhamos para um futuro próspero 👏👏👏👍

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Transnordestina Is Back in Full Force: R$ 415 Million Released to Reactivate Work Between Custódia and Arcoverde and Connect Pernambuco to Suape Port with Heavy Cargo and New Jobs

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