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Tren Maya Carriage Derails at Izamal Station, No Injuries

An official probe is underway, renewing safety scrutiny on a stretch previously hit by a 2024 derailment.

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Pasajera del Tren Maya aclara si se descarriló o chocó; Guardia Nacional les explicó que sucedió en el lugar. | Capturas de video

Overview

  • The operator reported that train 304 experienced a “percance de vía” at 13:48 while entering the Izamal platforms at low speed on the CancúnMérida route.
  • Passengers were evacuated with assistance from the Guardia Nacional and Civil Protection, and they were transported by company buses to their destinations.
  • The Army-run company confirmed no injuries and said a Comisión Dictaminadora is investigating; authorities have not disclosed a technical cause.
  • Operations on the affected section were temporarily halted or delayed for inspections, while the rest of the network continued running, according to officials.
  • Videos circulating on social media show a car off the rails at the station, and the event draws comparisons to a March 2024 Tramo 3 derailment in Tixkokob.