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Intangibles (Policies) | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2022
Intangibles Abstract |
Intangibles | Intangibles are carried at acquisition cost, net of accumulated amortization and impairment charges. The estimated useful lives are as follows:
Schedule of estimated useful lives of intangibles |  |
|  | Useful life
Railway concessions |  | 5 to 37 years
Research and development project |  | 19 years
Software |  | 5 years

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