Mexico railway news
News about railway and urban rail infrastructure, operations, policy, projects and the supply industry in Mexico.
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In depthComment: Singapore metro ‘scandal’ shows the grass is always greener
A furore over metro reliability in Singapore has shone a light on the complex question of how railways are perceived. There is evidence that users and policymakers across the world feel railways abroad are somehow ‘better’ than their own, but as our Industry Editor Benjámin Zelki argues, such criticism — whether justified or not — will always be the price of doing business.
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In depthMetro Maintenance: Investigating degradation in tight curves
Urban rail systems frequently have tight curvature, leading to accelerated wear of the rail head and long-term challenges in maintaining the track gauge. An investigation of wear on Monterrey Metro Line 1 emphasised the importance of considering asset life cycle in rail profile design and maintenance strategies.
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NewsAccident overshadows tangible progress in Mexico’s southern rail revival
MEXICO: Operations across the Trans-Isthmus network in the south of the country have been suspended following a fatal derailment on Line Z in December, shortly after passenger services had launched on the 175 km Line K between Ixtepec and Tonalá. Michael Dreyer reports.
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NewsAlstom wins Mexican rolling stock contracts as two passenger rail projects make headway
MEXICO: Rail regulatory agency ARTF has a contract for 47 Trenes del Norte diesel trainsets for two passenger corridors under construction in northern and central Mexico. Michael Dreyer reports.
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NewsGuadalajara light metro line opens in freight railway corridor
MEXICO: A 21·7 km nine-station light metro Line 4 opened in Guadalajara on December 15 linking Las Juntas with Tlajomulco Centro south of the city.
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NewsAnglo-Mexican partnership targets bespoke rolling stock needs
INTERNATIONAL: UK-headquartered rail services company ROMIC has signed a partnership agreement with Mexican rolling stock and component manufacturer Locomotoras San Luis.
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NewsMexico City metro Line 1 fully reopens following System+ modernisation
MEXICO: Mexico City’s rubber-tyred metro Line 1 has fully reopened following a comprehensive modernisation project undertaken by China’s CRRC.
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NewsCRRC wins Guadalajara light metro train order
MEXICO: CRRC Zhuzhou has won a contract to supply 11 light metro trainsets to Guadalajara.
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NewsCRRC to supply EMUs for Mexico City suburban rail extension
MEXICO: CRRC Zhuzhou Locomotive Co has been awarded a contract to supply 15 electric multiple-units for the Tren Suburbano extension from Felipe Ángeles International Airport to Pachuca, undercutting a CAF bid by 41%.
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NewsRolling stock sought as Mexican passenger projects progress
MEXICO: Railway regulatory agency ARTF has invited bids to supply trains for an extension of Mexico City’s Tren Suburbano network, as plans to restore inter-city services elsewhere in the country make progress.
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NewsWork starts on long-distance and suburban rail projects
MEXICO: President Claudia Sheinbaum has attended groundbreaking ceremonies for long-distance and suburban rail projects around Mexico City as well as the construction of freight terminals on the Tren Maya network.
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Metro Report InternationalLatin America: Unlocking multimobility
Reliance on proprietary technology and fragmented ticketing systems can constrain the value of public transport. The adoption of open standards in Mexico City offers an example of how integrated multimodal networks can enhance access and contribute to wider economic prosperity.
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NewsExtension of Tren Maya to Belize and Guatemala proposed as rail freight investment ramps up
Photo: Michael Dreyer MEXICO: President Claudia Sheinbaum has set out plans to extend Mexico’s 1 477 km Tren Maya network to Belize and Guatemala, adding approximately 300 km of new lines. To be delivered in stages, the proposed expansion plans announced on January 29 follow discussions ...
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Metro Report InternationalMexico: Guided buses challenge urban rail projects
While Mexico is enjoying a renaissance in rail investment at a national level, urban rail projects in several cities are coming under threat from cheaper bus options and Chinese-backed ART technology. Michael Dreyer reports.
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In depthMexico: Tren Maya is up and running
Regular inter-city passenger services have returned to Mexico with the launch of Alstom’s Tren Maya fleet across five states in the Yucatán Peninsula.
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Metro Report InternationalNorth America: Bringing more rail to Mexico’s metropolis
Two major suburban rail projects are well into the phase of delivery in the state of Mexico, which borders Mexico City. But plans to extend metro and light rail beyond the capital’s boundaries are yet to be finalised as policymakers continue to flirt with non-rail modes, which are often perceived as cheaper to deliver.
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NewsMexico to invest 157bn pesos in railway expansion in 2025
MEXICO: The government has announced plans to invest 157bn pesos in 2025 for the construction of new passenger railways and the development of freight operations on some parts of the network.
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NewsIncoming Mexican President commits to passenger rail revival
MEXICO: President-elect Claudia Sheinbaum has unveiled her ‘100 Steps for Transformation’ programme which contains the revitalisation of passenger rail services on three major corridors, totalling 3 000 km in length. The three services announced earlier this summer are among the seven routes totalling 8 000 km ...
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NewsEl Insurgente passenger trains reach Mexico City
MEXICO: The El Insurgente suburban rail service has reached the western edge of Mexico City.
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NewsMexican passenger rail reform plans unveiled
MEXICO: A package of 20 proposals for legislative reforms intended to support the restoration and development of passenger services on the existing rail network has been presented to the Chamber of Deputies. The proposals announced in February would give the government the power to grant concessions to ...