Project

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

August 06, 2025
Short Name of the Project:
0960 Saltillo - Nuevo Laredo Train
Type of Investment:
Greenfield
Subsector:
Railways
Asset (s):
 Railroad 395.77 KM, Stations 
Contract Currency:
Mexican Pesos MXN
Estimated Investment MXN:

138,060,144,361

Estimated Investment USD:

7,462,710,506

Exchange rate (USD/MXN) used by the Ministry of Finance for the economic plan 2025: $ 18.5
Contract Scope:
  Construction

DESCRIPTION

The project consists of the construction of a 395.77 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, Garcia, and Santa Catarina, Monterrey Centro, Las Torres, Bustamante, Anahuac and Nuevo Laredo Centro.

LO-09-D00-009D00999-I-14-2025 / Ruling: Aug. 18, 2025
Construction and design of 100.05 km of the Saltillo – Nuevo Laredo passenger train, segments 16 and 17 Unión San Javier – Arroyo el Sauz.

LO-09-D00-009D00999-I-19-2025 / Proposal reception: Aug. 27, 2025
Construction and design of 111 km of the Saltillo – Nuevo Laredo passenger train, segments 13 and 14, Saltillo – Santa Catarina.

LEGAL AND FINANCIAL STRUCTURE

Type of Contract
  Public Works
Selection Process
International Open Tender

STATUS

Stage
  Bidding
Substage
  Proposal Development
RELEVANT DATES

GEOLOCATION

State(s)
Coahuila, Nuevo Leon, Tamaulipas   

SPONSOR

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Entity
Secretaría de Infraestructura, Comunicaciones y Transportes

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

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Source
Compras MX
Description
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.
ID
LO-09-D00-009D00999-I-14-2025
Tendering process segments 16 and 17
ID
LO-09-D00-009D00999-I-19-2025
Tendering process segments 13 and 14
ID
E-2024-00115373
Tender for environmental studies
ID
E-2024-00113894
Tender for demand studies
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Source
Unidad de Inversiones (SHCP)
Description
Administrative office of the Ministry of Finance that, among other attributions, is responsible for concentrating and managing the pipeline of programs and projects submitted by the entities of the Federal Public Administration.
ID
2509D000006
Project Registration
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Source
Transparencia Presupuestaria
Description
Digital platform used to monitor public expenditure, as well as the execution of public works throughout the country.
ID
24093110006
Pre-investment studies
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Source
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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Source
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.
ID
19NL2025V0035
Permits

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.

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