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Sheinbaum Pledges AIFA–Pachuca Passenger Rail Will Open Before 2026 World Cup

Initial on-track trials begin this month ahead of a two- to three-month safety and signaling certification period.

Overview

  • President Claudia Sheinbaum said civil works are practically finished and invited officials to a first trial run this month.
  • Sheinbaum outlined a testing window of roughly two to three months to validate signaling and operational safety before service can start.
  • The rail link is presented as improving access to Felipe Ángeles International Airport and easing travel for residents of Tultitlán, Tultepec, Nextlalpan and Zumpango.
  • Project specifications reported include about 23 kilometers of track with six stations plus the terminal at AIFA.
  • Pachuca has been confirmed as a 2026 World Cup base camp, a role the new service is intended to support once certified.