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Isthmus of Tehuantepec Interoceanic Corridor (CIIT)

January 15, 2026 | North America

Mexico’s passenger revolution gathers momentum

Mexico is pressing ahead with an ambitious programme to build a 3400km national passenger network by 2030, as Andrew Young explains.

July 15, 2024 | Policy

Mexico’s next president continues passenger train revival

President-elect Claudia Sheinbaum will focus on routes from Mexico City to the north.

January 5, 2024 | Main line

Passenger operations begin on Isthmus of Tehuantepec railway

Upgrade completed of Coatzacoalcos - Salina Cruz line in Mexico.

October 6, 2023 | Freight

Mayan Train and Isthmus of Tehuantepec projects to connect

A freight interchange will be built between the lines.

September 20, 2023 | Fleet

Mexico receives British HST fleet for Isthmus of Tehuantepec railway

The fleet was shipped from Britain in August.

August 22, 2023 | Infrastructure

Mexican president hands over first locomotive for Isthmus of Tehuantepec project

Upgrading of the 303km line across the Isthmus of Tehuantepec is expected to be completed at the end of this year.

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