Project

Construction of the Railway Line to Provide Passenger Transport Service from Queretaro to Irapuato, in the States of Queretaro and Guanajuato

Sector: Transport


Last Revision

January 09, 2025
Short Name of the Project:
0961 Queretaro - Irapuato Train
Type of Investment:
Greenfield
Subsector:
Railways
Asset (s):
 Railroad 184 KM, Stations 
Contract Currency:
Mexican Pesos MXN
Estimated Investment MXN:

N.A.

Estimated Investment USD:

N.A.

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 184 km railway line for passenger transport, with the following characteristics:

It will pass through the municipalities of: El Marqués (station), Querétaro, Santiago de Querétaro, Apaseo el Grande, Celaya (station), Villagrán, Salamanca, Irapuato (station).
Single or double track, non-electrified.
Design speed: 160 - 200 km/h.
Track type: embankment and viaduct.
The locations of the stops and stations will be determined through a demand study.

LEGAL AND FINANCIAL STRUCTURE

Selection Process
Public Bid

STATUS

Stage
  Preinvestment
Substage
  Studies
RELEVANT DATES
Request for proposals/Announcement
1st Semester
2025
Execution/Construction Starting Date 2025
Operation Starting Date 2026

GEOLOCATION

State(s)
Queretaro, Guanajuato   

SPONSOR

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Entity
Secretaría de Infraestructura, Comunicaciones y Transportes
Department
Agencia Reguladora del Transporte Ferroviario

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

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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
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
24093110007
Pre-investment studies
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Source
CompraNet
Description
Electronic platform that provides government information of procurements, leases, services, public works, and other related services. Through this platform, the Federal Government ensures the transparency and agility of public procurement. Any interested person can follow the process from beginning to end.
ID
E-2024-00115751
Tender for environmental studies
ID
E-2024-00113921
Tender for demand studies

REMARKS

In the more information section are included the links to the tenders for environmental studies as well as those related to characterizing demand, social impact, urban impact, legal and economic conditions.

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