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CONSTRUCTION OF THE SALTILLO-NUEVO LAREDO RAILWAY TO PROVIDE THE PASSENGER TRANSPORTATION SERVICE, IN THE STATES OF COAHUILA, NUEVO LEON AND TAMAULIPAS.

Sector: Transport


Last Revision

April 16, 2026
Macroproject:
Passenger Public Railway Service
Short Name of the Project:
0960 Saltillo - Nuevo Laredo Train
Type of Investment:
Greenfield
Subsector:
Railways
Asset (s):
 Railroad 396.30 KM, Stations 
Contract Currency:
Mexican Pesos MXN
Estimated Investment MXN:

175,707,481,446

Estimated Investment USD:

9,104,014,582

Exchange rate (USD/MXN) used by the Ministry of Finance for the economic plan 2026: $ 19.3
Contract Scope:
  Construction
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DESCRIPTION
The project consists of the construction of a 396.3 km railroad track to provide passenger transportation service, with the following characteristics:
- Double track section without electrification
- Maximum design speed: 200 km/hr
- Track type: embankment and viaduct.
- Proposed stations and stops: Derramadero, Saltillo Centro, Ramos Arizpe, García, Las Torres, Salinas Victoria, Bustamante, Lampazos, Anáhuac, Nuevo Laredo.

LO-09-D00-009D00999-I-39-2026/Proposal reception: May. 12,2026
Construction and design of the railway stations General Escobedo, Salinas Victoria, Villaldama, Lampazos de Naranjo, Anáhuac, and Nuevo Laredo for the Saltillo–Nuevo Laredo passenger train.

LO-09-D00-009D00999-I-10-2026 / Ruling: Apr. 29, 2026
Construction and design of auxiliary railway buildings: Zica Derramadero, García workshops and depots, Las Torres inspection area, Salinas Victoria maintenance base, and Zica Nuevo Laredo, for the Saltillo – Nuevo Laredo passenger train.

LO-09-D00-009D00999-I-9-2026 / Ruling: Apr. 24, 2026
Construction and design of railway systems.

LO-09-D00-009D00999-I-21-2026 / Ruling: Apr. 17, 2026
Construction and design of 9.204 km of the Saltillo – Nuevo Laredo passenger train, segment 15 “A2”, Monterrey Metropolitan Area.

LO-09-D00-009D00999-I-25-2026 / Contractor: Comsa Infraestructuras, S.A. de C.V., Regiomontana de Construcción y Servicios, S.A.P.I. de C.V., Comsa, S.A. y Vise, S.A. de C.V.
Construction and design of the Derramadero, Saltillo, Ramos Arizpe and García railway stations, of the Saltillo – Nuevo Laredo Passenger Train.

LO-09-D00-009D00999-I-3-2026 / Contractor: Recal Estructuras, S.A. de C.V., Construcciones Urales, S.A. de C.V., Gami Ingeniería e Instalaciones, S.A. de C.V., AZVI, S.A. and
Constructora Moyeda, S.A. de C.V.
Construction and design of 8.854 km of the Saltillo – Nuevo Laredo passenger train, segment 15 “A1”, Monterrey Metropolitan Area.

LO-09-D00-009D00999-I-74-2025 / Void
Construction and design of the Derramadero, Saltillo, Ramos Arizpe, and García railway stations, for the Saltillo – Nuevo Laredo passenger train.

LEGAL AND FINANCIAL STRUCTURE
Type of Contract
  Public Works
Selection Process
International Open Tender

STATUS
Stage
  Bidding
Substage
  Proposal Development
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GEOLOCATION
State(s)
Coahuila, Nuevo Leon, Tamaulipas   

SPONSOR
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Entity
Secretaría de Infraestructura, Comunicaciones y Transportes
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
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Diario Oficial de la Federación
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A Constitutional Government of the United Mexican States Body, which has the function of publishing in the national territory: laws, regulations, agreements, circulars, orders and other acts issued by the powers of the Federation.
Coordination Agreement: Right of Way
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Compras MX
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Compras MX is the Digital Public Procurement Platform of the Federal Public Administration, where anyone can access information about the purchases made by the Government of Mexico to support its operations for the benefit of all.
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Transparencia Presupuestaria
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Digital platform used to monitor public expenditure, as well as the execution of public works throughout the country.
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Secretaría de Infraestructura, Comunicaciones y Transportes
Description
Federal Government entity responsible for promoting adequate transport and communications networks to contribute to services accessibility, and cope with globalization trends.
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Secretaría de Medio Ambiente y Recursos Naturales
Description
Federal government entity and sectorial authority responsible for establishing the necessary criteria and instruments to guarantee the protection, preservation, and use of natural resources, by developing an environmental policy that ensures sustainable growth.
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19NL2025V0035
Permits
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05CO2025V0034
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REMARKS
This project may have more than one tendering process; their links can be found in the "More Information" section once they are identified and published. The information presented here refers to the general characteristics of the project; each tender will have its own specifications; and the stage will remain "bidding" when at least one is in progress.

*The information is preliminary and is subject to constant revision and updating as the project progresses.
** Definition of stops and stations based on demand studies.

The estimated investment corresponds to the amount indicated in the Budgetary Transparency portal
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