Mexico City, Mexico – August 26, 2026 – The Mexican Federal Government has provided an update on the progress of its ambitious railway projects, aiming to connect Mexico City with Pachuca and Querétaro by 2027. These developments were highlighted in the framework of President Claudia Sheinbaum’s Second Report.
AIFA-Pachuca Train: 37% Completion and New Stations
The train line connecting Mexico City to Pachuca, via the Felipe Ángeles International Airport (AIFA), is currently the most advanced project, with a reported 37% completion rate. This new line will extend the existing Felipe Ángeles Train, which already operates from Buenavista Station in Mexico City to the AIFA in Edomex.
The AIFA-Pachuca line will span 58 kilometers and introduce four new stations, four stops, and two electrical substations. Additionally, workshops, train sheds, and maintenance bases are being constructed. Certain sections of the track will feature elevated viaducts reaching up to 11 meters in height.
The planned stations for this route, in addition to the current AIFA terminal, include:
- Xaltocan II
- Tizayuca-Temascalapa
- Jagüey de Téllez
- Pachuca
The Mexico City-Pachuca train will operate with a fleet of 15 units.
Mexico City-Querétaro Train: 19% Progress on a Longer Route
The train line from Mexico City to Querétaro, while longer at 232.4 kilometers, is at an earlier stage of construction, with a 19% completion rate. This project will require the construction of approximately 500 kilometers of tracks to accommodate both passenger and cargo services. Of this, 33 kilometers will be on an elevated viaduct.
The construction also entails three underpasses for vehicles, four overpasses for vehicles, 11 pedestrian underpasses, four new vehicle lanes, and a new road. The route will originate in Mexico City and pass through areas in Edomex, Hidalgo, and Querétaro.
The six planned stations for the Mexico City-Querétaro line are:
- Buenavista
- Huehuetoca
- Tula de Allende
- San Juan del Río
- El Marqués
- La Corregidora
Federal Commitment to 3,000 Kilometers of Railway Lines
In anticipation of President Sheinbaum’s Second Government Report, the Mexican government reiterated its commitment to constructing 3,000 kilometers of railway lines throughout her term. This commitment includes two already completed projects: the Mexico-Toluca Interurban Train, known as El Insurgente, and the Felipe Ángeles Train, connecting Buenavista to AIFA.
Currently, other railway projects under construction include the Saltillo-Nuevo Laredo train (30% complete) and the Querétaro-Irapuato train (12% complete).
President Sheinbaum is scheduled to deliver her government report to the Congress of the Union on September 1st. Following this, she will give a speech from the National Palace and embark on a tour of various states, concluding the dissemination of her report in Mexico City’s Zócalo.
