Progress update: “Mañanera del Pueblo,” Feb. 19, 2026
The first phase of the Maya Train’s rail freight infrastructure is 24.27% complete.
Last Revision: February 2026
Sector: Transport
Subsector: Railways
Stage: Operation
Press Releases: Decree Declaring Various Public Works as Associated with Priority Programs or Strategic Projects Maya Train Awarded “Made in Mexico” Distinction, Strengthening Its Commitment to Quality and National Development. Institutional Program of the Mundo Maya Group 2025–2030 Regional Environmental Impact Statement – “Railway Bypass to the Progreso Multimodal Cargo Terminal” (31YU2025V0049) Institutional Program Mayan Train 2025–2030
The Tren Maya is a key railway infrastructure project in southeastern Mexico, designed to promote the region’s economic, social, and tourism development, improve living conditions, and restore biological connectivity across natural areas.
For more information, please visit the project’s official website.
Tren Maya – Passenger Service
General Characteristics
- Services: Combined passenger and freight service (freight coming soon).
- Maximum speed: Passenger trains up to 160 km/h; freight service up to 120 km/h.
- Technology and fleet: Hybrid energy system combining low-sulfur diesel and electric power, with nearly half of the route electrified. The fleet consists of 42 trains manufactured in Mexico by Alstom, including dual (diesel–electric) and diesel models.
- Passenger train types:
- Regular train (Xiinbal): Safe, affordable, and comfortable passenger transport.
- Long-distance train (P’atal): Enhanced comfort with design inspired by Mayan culture.
- Restaurant train: Onboard restaurant service.
- Passenger capacity: A standard four-car train accommodates 230 passengers; overall, passenger trains can carry 300 to 500 travelers.
Routes, Sections, Stations, and States
The Tren Maya has a total length of approximately 1,554 km of railway.
States Covered
- Chiapas
- Tabasco
- Campeche
- Yucatán
- Quintana Roo
Sections
The route is divided into seven sections surrounding the Yucatán Peninsula:
- Section 1: Palenque – Escárcega, 227 km
- Section 2: Escárcega – Calkiní, 219 km
- Section 3: Calkiní – Izamal, 157 km
- Section 4: Izamal – Cancún, 239 km
- Section 5 (North and South): Cancún – Tulum, 111.3 km
- Section 6: Tulum – Chetumal, 256 km
- Section 7: Chetumal – Escárcega, 256 km
Stations and Stops
Along the route, the Tren Maya includes 34 stops in total: 20 main stations and 14 secondary stops.
Tren Maya – Freight Service
Characteristics
Designed as a multimodal transportation system that includes freight service.
- Freight capacity: Maximum axle load of 32.5 tons.
- Freight expansions: Planned extension to Puerto Progreso, Yucatán, and construction of three rail spurs totaling 66.7 km to strengthen development in southeastern Mexico.
- The first phase of the Tren Maya rail cargo infrastructure is 24.27% complete.
Multimodal Terminals
Multimodal Freight Terminals (Phase I). Four strategic nodes for freight interchange:
- Palenque: Transfer terminal with connections to the National Railway System and the Interoceanic Corridor of the Isthmus of Tehuantepec (CIIT).
- Poxilá: Major multimodal freight complex south of Mérida.
- Progreso: New terminal for fuel supply and distribution.
- Cancún: The system’s largest terminal, with fuel storage and distribution for Cancún International Airport.
Puerto Progreso Expansion
- Freight-related expansions: Extension of the Tren Maya to Puerto Progreso, Yucatán, and construction of three rail spurs totaling 66.7 km to strengthen regional development.
- 1 New track: Mérida – Progreso (48.74 km).
- 1 Branch line: Poxilá – Mérida (18.90 km).
Associated Projects
- Connection with the CIIT: Interconnection at Palenque via Line FA.
- Development Hubs: The 34 stations are designed to create development hubs in each connected city.
2025
- July 17, 2025 Mayan Train: A key driver of economic and tourism growth in southeastern Mexico
- July 16, 2025 The Mayan Train and its freight line; Mundo Maya Hotels; AIFA; Tulum Airport; and Mexicana are profitable and doing exceptionally well: President
- June 30, 2025 President Claudia Sheinbaum announces start of light rail operations in Campeche beginning July 20
- June 30, 2025 Mayan Train announces the start of operations of the Campeche Light Train
- June 13, 2025 Mayan Train strengthens ties with Yucatán’s industrial sector to reinforce the Freight Service strategy
- 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.
- May 16, 2025 The Mayan Train presents project challenges and progress to the Mexican Railway Association
- April 26, 2025 President Claudia Sheinbaum launches construction of the Tren Maya freight rail project to strengthen development in southeastern Mexico
Documents
- Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Escárcega yard operations (Code: 04CA2025V0029) Consultar
- Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Xpujil yard operations (Code: 04CA2025V0030) Consultar
- Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Pomuch yard operations (Code: 04CA2025V0028) Consultar
- Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Valladolid yard operations (Code: 31YU2025V0088) Consultar
- Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Chetumal Terminal Multimodal (Code: 23QR2025V0051) Consultar
- Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Palenque Multimodal Transfer Terminal (Code: 07CH2025V0008) – View document
- Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Poxilá Freight Distribution Center (Code: 31YU2025V0009) – View document
- Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Cancún Multimodal Terminal (Code: 23QR2025V0008) – View document
- Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Progreso Multimodal Terminal (Code: 31YU2025V0008) – View document
- Institutional Program Progress and Results Report 2022-2024
- Government Management Report 2018-2024
- Integral Development Plan
- Mayan Train Presentation 2022
- Grand Guide – Mayan Train
- MIA Sections 1, 2 and 3 (Project key: 04CA2020V0009) Consult
- MIA Section 4 (Project key: 31YU202021V0047) Consult
- MIA Section 5 North (Project key: 23QR202222V0037) Consult
- MIA Section 5 South (Project ID: 23QR202222V0020) Consult
Due to its importance and the fact that the project is being developed under a public works scheme, the information and progress of the project are disseminated by the promoter through official websites and the Mexico Projects Hub, through this information sheet.
