The project is at nearly 47.48 percent completion, with eight active work fronts and 13,703 jobs generated.
Last Revision: May 2026
The Maya Train 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 – Freight Service
Characteristics
The Maya Train is designed as a multimodal transportation system that includes cargo services.
- Cargo Capacity: The freight service allows a maximum axle load of 32.5 metric tons.
- Cargo Expansions: Plans are underway to extend the Maya Train to Puerto Progreso in Yucatán, alongside the construction of 3 rail branches totaling 66.7 km to boost development in the southeast.
- Phase One: The Maya Train’s rail cargo infrastructure is currently 47.48% complete (as of May 2026), with eight active work fronts and 13,703 jobs generated.
- Four cargo complexes are under construction in Palenque, Poxilá, Progreso, and Cancún, totaling 101 km of internal tracks.
- Current works include earthworks, roadways, building construction, platform formation, track laying, additional infrastructure, drainage systems, and perimeter fencing.
- New Track Construction: 48.7 km from Poxilá to Progreso.
- Track Rehabilitation: 18.9 km from Poxilá to Mérida.
- Phase Two: Construction is scheduled to begin next year on the final cargo complex in Chetumal, as well as four operations yards in Escárcega, Pomuch, Valladolid, and Xpujil.
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 Rehabilitated branch: 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.
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 route, distance 227 km
- Section 2, Escárcega – Calkiní route, distance 219 km
- Section 3, Calkiní – Izamal route, distance 157 km
- Section 4, Izamal – Cancún route, distance 239 km
- Section 5, (North and South): Cancún – Tulum route, distance 111.3 km
- Section 6, Tulum – Chetumal route, distance 256 km
- Section 7, Chetumal – Escárcega route, distance 256 km
Stations and Stops
Along the route, the Tren Maya includes 34 stops in total: 20 main stations and 14 secondary stops.
2026
- May. 20, 2026. “Honesty yields results”: President Claudia Sheinbaum highlights that her administration will build at least 2,377 km of public passenger trains.
- May. 05, 2026. Tren Maya Cargo takes the lead in the nation’s new railway era.
- Feb. 26, 2026. Tren Maya and the Interurban Train consolidate a strategic alliance for mobility in Mexico.
- Feb. 21, 2026. Tren Maya reaffirms its leadership in the railway sector during “Conexión AMF”.
- Feb. 19, 2026. President highlights public collaboration in clearing over 24 million square meters of right-of-way.
- Jan. 30, 2026. Tren Maya and INAH join forces to preserve and promote the heritage of the Southeast.
- Jan. 26, 2026. Tren Maya consolidates security measures and technical oversight for strategic projects in Quintana Roo.
Documents
- Feb. 16, 2026. EIA Poxilá – Mérida Branch (Code: 31YU2026V0012) View
- Nov. 11, 2025. EIA Xpujil Operations Yard (Code: 04CA2025V0030) View
- Nov. 11, 2025. EIA Valladolid Operations Yard (Code: 31YU2025V0088) View
- Nov. 11, 2025. EIA Chetumal Multimodal Terminal (Code: 23QR2025V0051) View
- Nov. 6, 2025. EIA Escárcega Operations Yard (Code: 04CA2025V0029) View
- Nov. 6, 2025. EIA Pomuch Operations Yard (Code: 04CA2025V0028) View
- Oct. 14, 2025. Maya Train Institutional Program 2025-2030
- Oct. 7, 2025. Mundo Maya Group Institutional Program 2025-2030
- AuG. 13, 2025. EIA – Railway Bypass to Progreso Multimodal Cargo Terminal (31YU2025V0049) View
- Aug. 4, 2025. DECREE declaring various public works as associated with priority programs or strategic projects
- Mar. 10, 2025. EIA Palenque Multimodal Exchange Terminal (Code: 07CH2025V0008) View
- Mar. 10, 2025. EIA Poxilá Cargo Distribution Center (Code: 31YU2025V0009) View
- Mar. 7, 2025. EIA Cancún Multimodal Terminal (Code: 23QR2025V0008) View
- Mar. 7, 2025. EIA Progreso Multimodal Terminal (Code: 31YU2025V0008) View
- Jun. 2024. Progress and Results Report of the Institutional Program 2022-2024
- Sep. 30, 2024. Government Management Report 2018-2024
- 2023. Great Guide – Maya Train
- Jun. 2023. Comprehensive Development Plan
- 2022. Maya Train Presentation 2022
- May. 17, 2022. EIA Section 5 South (Project Code: 23QR2022V0020) View
- Jul. 14, 2022. EIA Section 5 North (Project Code: 23QR2022V0037) View
- Sep. 23, 2021. EIA Section 4 (Project Code: 31YU2021V0047) View
- Jun. 16, 2020. EIA Sections 1, 2, and 3 (Project Code: 04CA2020V0009) View
Archives
- Nov. 19, 2025 Tren Maya breaks historic passenger record, consolidating its growth in southeastern Mexican mobility
- 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
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.
