Ferromex Certification to Work on Its Network
We hold Ferromex certification. Ferromex (Ferrocarril Mexicano, identified by the reporting mark FXE) has its own specifications for the track and turnouts on its network. A connection to its line is designed and built to those specifications.
With this certification, we can handle the permitting, design and construction of your track’s connection to Ferromex lines.
What Work We Do on the Ferromex Network
We build the works that connect a private track to the main line:
- Permitting with Ferromex and the authorities: executive project and connection request.
- Connection turnouts: with switch hardware and plates built to FXE specification.
- Sidings and spurs: tracks that receive railcars off the main line.
- Thermite welding and rail destressing: continuous rail joints.
- Connection maintenance: inspection and correction of the turnout and track.
Track Material to FXE Specification
A turnout on the Ferromex network uses parts manufactured to its specifications. At Rail Depot, we supply material to FXE specification:
- FXE frog twin plates: for No. 9, 11, 15 and 20 turnouts, on 115 and 136 lb/yd rail.
- FXE Pandrol frog plates: in the same rail sections.
- FXE switch point plate sets: to secure the switch points.
Before you buy, we review the turnout number and rail section with you.
Standards, Safety and Projects
Work on the Ferromex network is carried out to the railroad’s specifications and to technical track standards. We apply AREMA practices, NOM-003-ARTF-2023 for general track and STPS safety regulations. We are registered with REPSE. See the standards we apply in our processes.
At the Mazda automotive terminal in Salamanca, we handled the permitting with Ferromex, CNA, SCT and Semarnat.
