Senate Passes Rail Reform Package, Creates Rail Agency

The Senate approved a reform package aiming to prioritize passenger transport, freight logistics, and create a new national rail agency. In other news, shareholders of Grupo México Transportes (GMXT) approved the company’s delisting from the Mexican Stock Exchange (BMV). The move could bring flexibility to the company, analysts suggest. 

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Senate Passes Rail Reform, Creates New National Rail Agency

The Mexican Senate approves a new reform prioritizing passenger transport, freight logistics, and a new national rail agency. The initiative aims to boost sustainable mobility, regional development, and public transport safety.

Powering Mexico’s Rail Future Through Innovation
Francisco Fabila, Director, Ferrovalle, notes that the company is leveraging a multi-year technological transformation and significant infrastructure investment to manage growing demand and solidify its role as a critical logistics hub for North America. The company, which handles over 1.3 million railcars and 550,000 TEUs annually, is investing MX$100 million in 2025 to modernize its hump yard and is rolling out an automated truck access system to increase efficiency and drive the migration of cargo from road to rail.

Sheinbaum Announces MX$12 Billion Investment in Colima

President Claudia Sheinbaum announced an investment of MX$12 billion (US$636.7 million) for Colima over the next two years, targeting priority projects in health, infrastructure, education, water supply, and social programs.

Demand for Architectural Shielding Rises 13% in 2025

Demand for architectural shielding solutions in Mexico has increased by 13% this year, with jewelry stores being the establishments that have most requested this type of protection, according to the National Ballistics Industry Council (CNB).

Grupo México Transportes’ Shareholders Approve BMV Delisting

Shareholders of GMXT approved the company’s plan to delist from the BMV. Analysts suggest that delisting could offer the company greater flexibility due to reduced regulatory and compliance burdens.