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Ron Buchanan

August 9, 2021 | Commuter Rail

Upgraded railway set to serve Mexico City’s new International Airport

23km line will branch from the existing Buenavista - Cuautitlán commuter line.

July 30, 2021 | Central/South America

Will Costa Rica’s grand electric railway plans get over the line?

Costa Rica is pushing ahead with projects to revive its railways. However, plans to build a new 84km electrified passenger railway are at a crossroads.

July 5, 2021 | Central/South America

El Salvador explores railway revival

El Salvador will announce the winner of a tender to conduct a feasibility study for the country’s Pacific Train network development project next month.

May 20, 2021 | Fleet

CRRC plans Mexican rolling stock plant

CRRC says it is planning to build a new production facility in Mexico that will become the base to supply rail projects throughout Latin America.

May 11, 2021 | North America

Bidders emerge for Mayan Train rolling stock contract

Alstom and CAF are competing for the approximately $US 2bn contract to supply 42 electric and diesel-electric trains for Mexico's Mayan Train project

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