Editor’s note: This article was originally published in 2022. References to projects planned for 2022 reflect the outlook at the time of writing. The sale of railway equipment is growing…
Railway Locomotives in the History of Mexico
Editor’s note: This article was originally published in 2022. Kansas City Southern de México (KCSM) has since become part of CPKC (Canadian Pacific Kansas City) following the 2023 merger; mentions…
How is railway track maintenance performed?
Do you know what the process requires to carry out optimal railway track maintenance? Learn more about this crucial task. There are many tasks necessary to ensure a railway network…
National Development Plan and the Railway Industry in Mexico
Editor’s note: This article was originally published in 2022. References to the “current administration” refer to the 2018–2024 federal government of Andrés Manuel López Obrador. Learn about the important role…
Passenger Trains in Mexico: Economic Growth
Editor’s note: This article was originally published in 2022. References to the “current administration” refer to the 2018–2024 federal government of Andrés Manuel López Obrador. Passenger trains in Mexico are…
CIIT Tenders: Preparations and Launch
Editor’s note: This article was originally published in 2022. References to the “current administration” refer to the 2018–2024 federal government of Andrés Manuel López Obrador. Timelines such as “by mid-2022”…
Railway Infrastructure Projects in the Current Administration
Editor’s note: This article was originally published in 2022. References to the “current administration” refer to the 2018–2024 federal government of Andrés Manuel López Obrador. Dates such as “December 2023”,…
Main Railway Companies in Mexico
Editor’s note: This article was originally published in 2022. Kansas City Southern de México (KCSM) has since become part of CPKC (Canadian Pacific Kansas City) following the 2023 merger; mentions…
Freight Rail Transport in Mexico and Its Growth Rate
Editor’s note: This article was originally published in 2022. Figures for 2021 were the most recent available at the time of writing. Kansas City Southern (KCS) and Canadian Pacific have…
Passenger Trains in Mexico: A Growing Mobility Option
Editor’s note: This article was originally published in 2022. The “2024 administration change” and “this administration” refer to the end of the 2018–2024 federal government of Andrés Manuel López Obrador.…
Nearshoring in the Railway Sector: How Proximity Drives Efficiency
Do you know the importance of nearshoring in the railway industry? Discover the benefits of geographical proximity in this sector. Whatever economic sector you're in, you've probably heard the term…
Trains of the Future in the Railway Sector
Speed records, sustainable mobility, comfort, and time-saving are just some of the benefits brought by the trains of the future. Technology is constantly changing people's lifestyles. Since the first industrial…
Transcontinental Railroads: Connecting Coast to Coast
The transcontinental railroad is of great relevance to history, as it is a means that in the past managed to reach unpopulated regions so that they could be explored and…
Smart Freight Trains: Revolutionizing Cargo Transport
Editor’s note: This article was originally published in 2022. Kansas City Southern de México (KCSM) has since become part of CPKC (Canadian Pacific Kansas City) following the 2023 merger; mentions…
Route Optimizers: The Path to Railway Efficiency
Learn about route optimization software: the ideal tools for planning a railway transport route and making it as efficient as possible. While trains may be one of the oldest modes…
Decoding Railway Demand: Keys to a Comprehensive Evaluation
The accelerated growth of mobility in Mexico necessitates an evaluation of current railway demand projections. Here's what you need to know for making accurate predictions. The railway plays a fundamental…
Railway Infrastructure Planning: Key Elements to Consider
Discover what it takes to begin a railway project: modeling technologies for design, environmental impact studies, expense management, and more. Have you ever wondered what’s required to kickstart a railway…
Smart Rails: The Technological Revolution in Railway Transport
Operational efficiency, increased safety, reduced costs and time savings are just some of the benefits of applying disruptive solutions to rail transportation. Railway transport has undergone a rapid transformation thanks…
Custom Railroad Movers: Shuttlewagon
Learn all about Shuttlewagon railroad movers: design, capacity, advantages over the competition, and more. The world of railroad transportation has undergone significant transformation in recent decades, with custom railroad movers…
Blockchain in Railroads: Transparency and Security
Technology is gradually gaining ground in the railway industry. Discover how Blockchain is helping secure processes related to freight transportation. In the digital age, data security and transparency have become…
Nearshoring: Secure Growth and Connections in Railway Transportation
The phenomenon of Nearshoring has had a significant positive impact on Mexico's railway industry. Learn about the benefits this trend offers to the country. In the world of business and…



















