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November 13, 2023 | Main line

First section of Mayan Train will open on December 15

Tracklaying on the 234km Section 2 from Escárcega to Calkiní now 100% complete.

October 16, 2023 | Freight

CPKC and CSX seek new Mexico - US southeast freight route

CPKC will acquire 81km of railway from Class III Meridian & Bigbee Railroad.

October 6, 2023 | Freight

Mayan Train and Isthmus of Tehuantepec projects to connect

A freight interchange will be built between the lines.

September 20, 2023 | Fleet

Mexico receives British HST fleet for Isthmus of Tehuantepec railway

The fleet was shipped from Britain in August.

September 20, 2023 | North America

Implementing the CPKC merger

Canadian Pacific and Kansas City Southern officially confirmed their merger in April. CPKC executive vice-president and chief transformation officer John Orr explained to William Vantuono during Railway Age’s ninth annual Rail Insights Conference in June how the Class 1 is now aligning activities throughout the business to deliver on the promises made during the merger process. David Burroughs picks up the story.

September 14, 2023 | Light Rail

CRRC completes first LRV for Mexico City

Electric Transport Service (STE) has ordered six LRVs for the Xochimilco light rail line.

September 7, 2023 | Infrastructure

Mayan Train on course for December opening

Tracklaying now complete on section 3 as station works continue.

August 22, 2023 | Infrastructure

Mexican president hands over first locomotive for Isthmus of Tehuantepec project

Upgrading of the 303km line across the Isthmus of Tehuantepec is expected to be completed at the end of this year.

July 13, 2023 | Fleet

Mayan Train project receives first Alstom-built train

A further 12 trains will be available for the start of service in Mexico in December.

April 25, 2023 | Freight

IRJ News in brief - Freight

Traffic up 2% in Norway in 2022, Renfe joins German partners to bid for terminal operating contract, and CPKC wins intermodal contract with Schneider International.

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