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ARTF Launches Tenders for 774km Passenger Railroads

By Fernando Mares | Journalist & Industry Analyst - Fri, 05/30/2025 - 09:50

The Regulatory Agency for Railway Transport (ARTF) announced public tenders for constructing the new passenger rail routes Queretaro–Irapuato and Saltillo–Nuevo Laredo. The government said these routes would add 774km to the national passenger rail network. In other news, Jalisco received an US$86.6 million investment from Arca Continental and Proximity Parks. Both companies launched projects to enhance the state’s supply chains in the food and beverage and e-commerce industries, respectively.

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ARTF to Launch Passenger Rail Tenders Starting July

Public tenders for the new passenger rail routes Queretaro–Irapuato and Saltillo–Nuevo Laredo will be launched in the coming days, with construction scheduled to begin in July 2025, announced Andrés Lajous, Head, ARTF. These projects are part of the Mexican government’s plan to develop over 3,000km of passenger rail lines.

Betting on Certainty: Clean Energy, Infrastructure in Mexico

Eduardo Vaudrecourt, Managing Partner, Ennova America, notes the firm is developing renewable energy projects through its private equity fund, PROTON, while also preparing to launch a Fibra E focused on infrastructure assets. Vaudrecourt stated that although ESG principles are integral to the firm's project evaluation, he observes their influence as an investment driver is shifting due to changing global policy.

Brugada Delivers 200+ Affordable Homes in Coyoacan, Roma

The Mexico City government has delivered more than 200 affordable homes across the Coyoacan and Roma neighborhoods. These efforts, led by Mexico City Mayor Clara Brugada, aim to guarantee the right to accessible housing for working families and vulnerable communities.

Jalisco Gets US$86.6 Million Investment to Boost Supply Chains

Jalisco’s logistics sector received an US$86.6 million investment from Arca Continental and ProximityParks. The projects are aimed at better serving the local market in the e-commerce and food and beverage segments.