CDMX-AIFA Suburban Train / Mexican Postal Service Modernization

Railway Infrastructure Expansion. Military engineer Ricardo Vallejo reported on the development of Mexico's railway infrastructure, highlighting simultaneous freight and passenger projects. He noted that basic engineering is underway for more than 1,400km of new tracks that will connect strategic cities, including Irapuato, Guadalajara, Queretaro, San Luis Potosi, Saltillo, Mazatlan, and Los Mochis.

Mexico City-AIFA Suburban Train. The head of the Railway Transport Regulatory Agency (ARTF), Andrés Lajous, detailed progress on the Suburban Train extension connecting Lechería to AIFA. He confirmed the project is on schedule, with dynamic testing set to begin shortly. Track expansion at the Buenavista station is currently underway, and catenary and signaling work will begin soon to enable full testing along the route.  

President Claudia Sheinbaum announced that the Mexico City-AIFA will begin operations before Easter. She also noted that the Mexico-Queretaro and AIFA-Pachuca trains are scheduled to start operating in 2027, while the freight section of the Mayan Train is 25% complete. 

Alstom Awarded Train Contract. Lajous also announced that the contract to manufacture 43 passenger trains has been awarded to France-based Alstom. While the first train is officially expected next year, efforts are being made to deliver it by the end of 2026. 

Mexican Postal Service Modernization. President Sheinbaum highlighted plans to modernize Mexican Postal Service to expand its reach and recover institutional clients, particularly within the government. She acknowledged the foundational work done by Deputy for Peacebuilding, Social Participation and Religious Affairs Rocío Bárcena during the previous administration to revitalize the postal service's client base.