The Government of Mexico, through the Secretariat of National Defense (SEDENA) and the Secretariat of Infrastructure, Communications, and Transport (SICT), announced that the Ciudad de México–Pachuca and Ciudad de México–Querétaro passenger train projects will generate approximately 260,000 direct and indirect jobs during 2025. These efforts are part of a national strategy to strengthen railway connectivity with long-term social and economic benefits.
During a morning press conference, President Claudia Sheinbaum emphasized that these projects—like the Maya Train and the Interoceanic Corridor—aim to generate positive impacts for the communities along their routes, both during construction and future operations. “This isn’t just a safe, high-quality transportation option—it’s also an opportunity for economic development in the cities and communities it connects,” she stated.
Additionally, the SICT announced that work will begin in August on the Querétaro–Irapuato and Saltillo–Monterrey–Nuevo Laredo segments. The winning bid for the first fleet of 15 trains for the Mexico City–Pachuca route will be announced, and a separate procurement process will open for 47 additional trains for the new lines to Irapuato and Nuevo Laredo.
Fulfilling another presidential commitment, construction has also begun on the Amado Nervo Bridge, which will link Jalisco and Nayarit. With an investment of 900 million pesos—206 million of which will be spent this year—the bridge will reduce travel time between Puerto Vallarta and Bahía de Banderas and benefit over half a million people. Completion is expected by November 2026.
In terms of technical progress, SEDENA reported 6,000 direct jobs already created by the Mexico–Pachuca train, with ongoing work on foundations, embankments, viaduct structures, and environmental surveys. The archaeological assessment, carried out in coordination with INAH, has been completed. The Mexico–Querétaro train has generated 5,000 jobs and shows progress in track preparation, operational infrastructure, and environmental and cultural preservation.
Andrés Lajous Loaeza, head of the Federal Railway Agency (ARTF), confirmed that bidding results for the Querétaro–Irapuato and Saltillo–Nuevo Laredo routes will be announced between August and October. New feasibility studies have also begun for additional routes including Irapuato–Guadalajara, Querétaro–San Luis Potosí, San Luis Potosí–Saltillo, and Mazatlán–Los Mochis.
