Overview
- President Claudia Sheinbaum has committed to building at least 2,377 kilometers of publicly owned railway, a target reiterated in government briefings on May 20–21, 2026.
- Rights‑of‑way are largely secured on priority corridors with reported progress of 98% for AIFA–Pachuca, 80% for Ciudad de México–Querétaro, 88% for Querétaro–Irapuato and 89% for Saltillo–Nuevo Laredo.
- Officials say manufacturing of 47 diesel‑electric trains will begin in June 2026 after final project validation, while 15 electric trains for the AIFA–Pachuca route have a MXN 26,017.5 million contract and a first unit due in September 2026.
- Construction progress varies by line: Pachuca–AIFA is 34.8% complete with about 16,270 direct jobs created, Querétaro–Irapuato shows about 15% progress with 15 active fronts, and Saltillo–Nuevo Laredo has 2% progress with 23 active fronts.
- The program is led by military engineers from the Agrupamiento de Ingenieros Felipe Ángeles with coordination from ATTRAPI/ARTF and SICT, and includes large procurement for rails and rolling stock that officials say will support regional connectivity and local employment through 2027.