Mexico-Pachuca Train
“Felipe Angeles”
The first train for the AIFA-Pachuca route will arrive in September of this year, while the one for the CDMX-Querétaro route is expected in the first half of 2027.
Last revision: June 2026
The Mexico–Pachuca “Felipe Ángeles” Passenger Train project is part of the Government of Mexico’s priority national strategy to reactivate and modernize the public passenger rail transport service. The project is integrated into the “Plan México,” which comprises three stages:
- First stage: The Government of Mexico acquired the Suburbano Train—running from the Buenavista terminal in Mexico City to Cuautitlán in the State of Mexico—as part of the recovery of passenger trains to operate the network publicly through the National Infrastructure Fund (Fonadin).
- Second stage: The connection of the Suburbano Train via the Lechería station, featuring a 23-km branch line and seven stations leading to the Felipe Ángeles International Airport (AIFA).
- Third stage: The connection of the train running from AIFA to the city of Pachuca in the state of Hidalgo, spanning 58.12 km of electrified double-track, which will feature four stations and four train stops.
*This information is preliminary and subject to review and continuous updates as the project progresses.
Buenavista – Cuautitlán Section (Suburban Rail)
The Suburban Train on its Buenavista–Cuautitlán stretch, began operations in 2008, spanning a length of 27 km across seven stations. In 2025, it recorded 45.1 million users. In April 2026, the Government of Mexico announced an agreement to acquire 100% of the equity stake and publicly operate the system through the National Infrastructure Fund (Fonadin), via the creation of a State-Owned Majority-Interest Company.
Characteristics
- Railway Infrastructure: 25.5 km of electrified double-track on the Buenavista–Cuautitlán route, featuring five stations (Fortuna, Tlalnepantla, San Rafael, Lechería, and Tultitlán) and two terminals (Buenavista and Cuautitlán).
- Trains: 20 four-car electric trains (capacity: 1,130 passengers) with a maximum speed of 120 km/h and an average speed of 65 km/h.
- Capacity: Approximately 350,000 passengers.
Buenavista–AIFA Section (Lechería–AIFA Branch)
The Felipe Ángeles Train, on its Buenavista–AIFA section, began operations on April 26, 2026, covering a 41-km route between the Buenavista terminal and AIFA in less than 60 minutes (19.5 km between Buenavista and Lechería, and 22.94 km between Lechería and AIFA).
Characteristics
- It consists of six stations and one terminal (Cueyamil, La Loma, Teyahualco, Prados Sur, Cajiga, Xaltocan, and the AIFA-Clara Krause terminal), all located within the State of Mexico.
- The system operates with 10-car coupled trains measuring 100 meters in length. Each single train has a capacity of 719 passengers, which can be coupled to accommodate over 1,400 passengers. It features a maximum speed of 120 km/h, an average operating speed of 65 km/h, and a frequency of 15 minutes.
- The “Felipe Ángeles” Buenavista-AIFA Train will allow passengers to transfer to the Suburban Rail toward Cuautitlán. In Mexico City, it connects with Metro Line 3, Metrobús Lines 1, 3, and 4, and the Ecobici bike-sharing system. In the State of Mexico, it integrates with Mexibús and local transit options.
- Connected Municipalities and Areas: Lechería, Tultepec, Jaltenco, and Zumpango
AIFA – Pachuca Section
Key Characteristics
- States covered: Mexico City, State of Mexico, Hidalgo.
- Service type: Passenger.
- Route length: 58.12 km of electrified double track on existing right of way (DEFENSA).
- Fleet: Electric trains.
- Design speed: Maximum 120 km/h.
- Passenger capacity: 718 passengers per train.
- Estimated investment: 44 billion MXN.
- Required infrastructure: 2 viaducts (5.89 km), 4 electrical substations, 51.67 km of cut-and-fill works.
- Start of works: Preliminary works and studies began in October 2024; construction officially commenced in March 2025.
- Execution period and start of operations: 1 year and 6 months, with operations beginning in 2027.
- Project lead: Construction is led by the Secretaría de la Defensa Nacional (DEFENSA) through the Felipe Ángeles Engineers Corps.
Stations and Stops
The project includes a combination of main stations and intermediate stops to meet regional demand (subject to final studies).
- Stations: Jaltocan II (State of Mexico); Tizayuca–Temascalapa; Jagüey de Téllez y Pachuca (Hidalgo)
- Stops: Xolox (State of Mexico); Huitzila, Empalme de El Rey; El Rey Platah; (Hidalgo)
Additional Works:
- 2 Electrical complexes: Tecámac and Mineral de la Reforma.
- 1 Maintenance base in Zapotlán de Juárez.
- 1 Workshop and depot in Mineral de la Reforma.
Train Design
- 15 electric trains: mock-up manufacturing, first bogie frame assembly, and assembly and painting of the first carbody are already complete. The first train is expected to be ready by September 2026.
- Daily demand: will serve over 100,000 passengers per day between Mexico City and Pachuca.
- Total travel time: 1 hour and 15 minutes.
- Safety and comfort.
- Maximum speed: 120 km/h.
- Passenger information and communication systems.
- Length: ~100 meters, allowing for the coupling of two units.
- Capacity: over 700 passengers, featuring at least 315 ergonomic seats.
- Universal accessibility: with level boarding and priority seating.
Benefits
The Mexico–Pachuca Train is designed to deliver social, environmental, and economic benefits:
- Establishes a vital and efficient connection between the State of Mexico, Hidalgo, and Mexico City, significantly reducing travel times
- Provides fast, direct access to Felipe Ángeles International Airport (AIFA), strengthening its role as a strategic transportation hub
- Contributes to reduced highway congestion, improving traffic flow and road safety
- Promotes transport electrification and the use of cleaner energy, reducing carbon emissions and environmental impact
- Spurs economic development along the corridor by generating jobs and facilitating trade and tourism
Progress — Works in Execution
Progress — Works in Execution
- Overall progress: 34.80% (May 2026)
- Right-of-Way (ROW) acquisition is 98% complete (2,522,751 m² cleared, representing 51% historical ROW, 8% social property, and 41% private property) with 446 land parcels secured.
- More than 10 km of viaducts, 47 km of track structure on embankment, 22 bridges (19 vehicular and 4 pedestrian), 66 cross-drainage structures, and 8 cattle underpasses.
Assembly of retaining walls for embankment confinement along sections with urban commitments. - Supply of sleepers to storage yards along the railway alignment.
- 10 active work fronts (5 civil works, 2 power supply, 1 catenary systems, and 2 technical support studies).
- 16,270 jobs generated.
Press Releases
2026
- Jun. 02, 2026. The Government of México is transforming highway infrastructure and restoring passenger trains.
- May. 20, 2026. “Honesty Delivers Results”: President Claudia Sheinbaum Highlights That Her Administration Will Build at Least 2,377 KM of Public Railways.
- May. 05, 2026. CFE, Key to Guaranteeing Reliable Power Supply along the Felipe Ángeles Train’s Buenavista–AIFA Route.
- May. 04, 2026. “Felipe Ángeles” Train Transports Over 206,000 Passengers During Its First Week of Operation.
- Apr. 26, 2026. “Felipe Ángeles” Buenavista–AIFA Train to Transport 57,000 Daily Passengers.
- Apr. 26, 2026. “We Delivered on Our Promise to the People of Mexico”: President Claudia Sheinbaum Inaugurates the Felipe Ángeles Buenavista–AIFA Train.
- Apr. 26, 2026. The Felipe Ángeles Buenavista–AIFA Train: Mobility for the Second Story of the Transformation.
- Apr. 24, 2026. Construction supervision of the Mexico City-Pachuca train.
- Apr. 24, 2026. Mexico City–Pachuca Train Reaches 30% Progress and Generates 10,000 Jobs, President Claudia Sheinbaum Reports During Inspection Tour.
- Apr. 24, 2026. “Felipe Ángeles” Train, on its AIFA–Pachuca Stretch, to Transport 107,000 Daily Passengers.
- Apr. 23, 2026. Suburban Train Transitions from Private Hands to the People of Mexico: President Announces Acquisition and Name Change to “Felipe Ángeles” Train.
- Feb. 19, 2026. President Highlights Public Collaboration in Clearing Over 24 Million Square Meters of Right-of-Way.
- Feb. 19, 2026. Construction Advances on the Passenger Rail Network.
Documents
- Sep. 17, 2025. Framework Coordination Agreement – Right-of-Way Acquisition.
- Sep. 11, 2025. Award Decision for Call for Bids No. LA-09-D00-009D00999-I-20-2025 for the Procurement of 15 passenger trains equipped with ERTMS.
- Aug. 4, 2025. Decree declaring various public works as associated with priority programs or strategic projects.
- Jul. 10, 2025. Public Tender: Procurement of 15 passenger trains equipped with ERTMS, including commissioning, maintenance, and workshop equipment; for the Mexico City – Pachuca Train project (Compras MX: LA-09-D00-009D00999-I-20-2025).
- Feb. 28, 2025. Registration in the Investment Portfolio of the Investment Unit – SHCP (ID or Portfolio Key: 2509D000001).
- Jan. 22, 2025. Environmental Impact Statement – Regional, AIFA–Pachuca Rail Line (Project ID or Key: 13HI2025V0004).
- Jan. 2025. Registration for pre-investment studies of the Mexico–Pachuca Train, AIFA–Pachuca segment (ID or Portfolio Key: 24093110005).
Archives
- November 25, 2025. Construction of new railway routes progresses: SICT.
- July 30, 2025. Progress on the Construction of the Mexico–Pachuca and Mexico–Querétaro Trains; 260,000 Jobs to Be Created This Year.
- May 21, 2025. The President highlighted the start of train construction projects to Pachuca, Querétaro, and the freight line of the Tren Maya within the first 7 months of her administration.
- March 22, 2025. Construction begins on the Mexico–Pachuca train, expected to reduce travel times and serve 83,000 passengers.
- February 27, 2025. Government of Mexico will have built 13 new passenger train routes by the end of the current administration.
- February 13, 2025. AIFA–Pachuca route to be the first passenger train project to start construction: Lajous Loaeza.
- January 29, 2025. Mexico–Querétaro and Mexico–Pachuca trains to begin passenger service in 2027.
- November 28, 2024. Government of Mexico announces investment of MXN 157 billion in 2025 for the construction of passenger trains.
- November 28, 2024. Government of Mexico to begin construction of four passenger train projects in 2025.
- October 30, 2024. Government of Mexico to strengthen passenger and cargo trains: Lajous Loaeza.
- October 9, 2024. Mexico recovers 18,000 km for public passenger rail service: SICT.
- October 6, 2024. Start of preliminary works Mexico – Pachuca Train (News Release).
- October 6, 2024. Start of preliminary works for the construction of the Mexico City-Pachuca train.
- October 6, 2024. AIFA-Pachuca passenger train, one of the great works that will consolidate the country’s transformation: Esteva Medina.
- October 6, 2024. Mexico-Pachuca train will meet the highest environmental protection standards.
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Linkage – Mexico Projects Hub
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