O sistema ferroviário brasileiro como fator de integração e desenvolvimento

Abstract

This monograph addresses the Brazilian rail system as a factor of national integration and development. The aim of this study is to analyze how an effective rail system can contribute to Brazil's national integration and development. The adopted methodolog y consisted of a bibliographic and documentary research, seeking to search for theoretical references. The field of study was limited to the history, characteristics, infrastructure, statistical data, concessions and transport policies of the Brazilian rai l system. It discusses the infrastructure and the existing rail network in Brazil and its characteristics, such as companies and concession sections, the National Transport Policy and the role of government agencies and agencies, with emphasis on the Minis try of Infrastructure and priority actions for the modal rail. Also analyze the current existing railway structure, regional integration projects and the possibilities of new railway applications, as well as highlighting existing bottlenecks and obvious on es. One conclusion indicates the transversality and importance of transport for the country and its economic development. Highlight the role of modal rail transport in the Brazilian transport matrix, but demonstrate that the relevance of this sector has be en lost. However, since the 1990s, with a policy of privatization and concession of railways, and as new measures and actions applied, the potential growth modal for the national cargo movement matrix.