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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 and extend its freight railways. However, plans to build a new 84km electrified passenger railway in the country’s central plateau are at a crossroads, as Ron Buchanan explains.

July 5, 2021 | Central/South America

El Salvador explores railway revival

Chosen contractor for feasibility study will assess the viability of reinstating a line from San Salvador to Acajutla.

May 20, 2021 | Fleet

CRRC plans Mexican rolling stock plant

CRRC was recently excluded from bidding for the contract to supply rolling stock for the Mayan Train project due to the lack of a domestic production facility.

May 11, 2021 | North America

Bidders emerge for Mayan Train rolling stock contract

Alstom and CAF compete for estimated $US 2bn deal.

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