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March 26, 2026 | North America

Mayan Train advances freight ambitions

Tests with Wabtec locomotives are underway.

September 30, 2025 | North America

Mayan Train freight terminal approved

$US 414m facility at Cancún will allow first freight services to run on southeastern Mexico’s recently-completed 1554km rail network.

June 12, 2025 | North America

Mexico progresses long-distance passenger revival

With two projects already underway and two more due to start by the end of July, Kevin Smith looks at progress with delivering Mexico’s National Railway Plan, which aims to restore passenger services on 3000km of mainlines across the country.

September 30, 2024 | Main line

Mexico’s outgoing president announces completion of Mayan Train project

Last sections of 1554km network now completed, says López Obrador.

August 8, 2024 | Main line

Dates set for Mayan Train completion

President of Mexico says remaining sections will open early next month.

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.

May 1, 2024 | North America

Mayan Train full opening delayed to late August

Construction problems on an environmentally sensitive section of the line between Playa del Carmen and Tulum have caused numerous setbacks.

March 5, 2024 | Main line

Next section of Mexico’s Mayan Train opens

Services commenced on the 46km section between Cancún Airport and Playa del Carmen on February 29.

January 30, 2024 | Main line

Mexico postpones full Mayan Train opening until June

Mexican president says opening of remaining sections will be delayed by elections on June 2.

January 5, 2024 | Main line

Passenger operations begin on Isthmus of Tehuantepec railway

Upgrade completed of Coatzacoalcos - Salina Cruz line in Mexico.

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