Mexico-Pachuca Set to Benefit 1.2 Million Residents

Mexico-Pachuca train construction begins. This project is expected to cut travel time and improve connectivity, benefiting 1.2 million residents. In addition, double-digit growth in public transportation was observed in cities like Queretaro, contrasting with double-digit declines in others like Monterrey.

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Mexico-Pachuca Train Construction Begins

The construction of the Mexico-Pachuca train has officially begun, the project is expected to benefit 1.2 million residents and serve an estimated 83,112 daily passengers. The new route is expected to reduce travel time by 25%-30%. The journey from Mexico City to Pachuca will now take just 1 hour and 15 minutes, while the trip from Felipe Ángeles International Airport (AIFA) to Pachuca will be reduced to 38 minutes.

Public Transportation Users Increased by 1.6% in December 2024

Public transportation use in Mexico’s major cities grew by 1.2% in December 2024. While cities like Queretaro presented increases of over 50%, others like Monterrey presented a decline of 25.6%, INEGI data shows. 

Mexico Aims to Tackle Used Tire Pollution

The pollution caused by used tires in Mexico presents environmental and public health challenges. Methods such as mechanical recycling and pyrolysis are already being implemented by the private industry. However, these remain localized initiatives. Experts propose the creation of a Circular Economy Law to establish regulations that would improve waste management.

Slow Decarbonization Progress Threatens Climate Goals

The push to decarbonize the building sector is gaining traction worldwide, but slow progress and limited funding threaten global climate goals, according to a new report by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) and the Global Alliance for Buildings and Construction (GlobalABC).

US Denies Mexico's Water Request Amid Treaty Dispute

Tensions between the United States and Mexico over water allocations under the 1944 Water Treaty have reached a new high, with the US government officially denying Mexico's request for a special delivery channel from the Colorado River to Tijuana, Baja California. This decision, announced by the Bureau of Western Hemisphere Affairs, comes as Mexico continues to fall short in its water deliveries.