Under the protection of Mexican National Guard agents, the initial car of the Mayan Train, a project that has sparked controversy, has arrived at the Cancun resort in the Mexican Caribbean, as confirmed by railway authorities.
This car is part of a convoy of four cars that departed from Alstom’s plant in Ciudad Sahagún, located in Hidalgo state, central Mexico, on July 3.
The remaining three cars are expected to reach Cancun either tonight or early Sunday.
The Ministry of National Defense’s company, Sedena, is responsible for operating and managing this rapidly progressing infrastructure.
They have stated that the planned start date for the Mayan Train remains December 1, 2023.
Construction is underway 24/7 for one of the largest stations of the entire project, located behind Cancun’s International Airport.
The Mayan Train will traverse the states of Chiapas, Tabasco, Campeche, Yucatan, and Quintana Roo, encompassing a 1,554-kilometer railway route.
Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador considers the Mayan Train one of his significant initiatives to foster development in the southeastern region of Mexico.
However, various national and international organizations have expressed concerns regarding its potential adverse impact on indigenous peoples’ human rights and the area’s environment.
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