Project

CONSTRUCTION OF THE SALTILLO-NUEVO LAREDO RAILWAY TO PROVIDE THE PASSENGER TRANSPORTATION SERVICE, IN THE STATES OF COAHUILA, NUEVO LEON AND TAMAULIPAS.

Sector: Transport


Last Revision

November 29, 2024
Short Name of the Project:
NEW 0960 Saltillo - Nuevo Laredo Train
Type of Investment:
Greenfield
Subsector:
Railways
Asset (s):
 Railroad 341.27 KM, Stations 
Contract Currency:
Mexican Pesos MXN
Estimated Investment MXN:

N.A.

Estimated Investment USD:

N.A.

Exchange rate (USD/MXN) used by the Ministry of Finance for the economic plan 2024: $ 17.1
Contract Scope:
  Construction

DESCRIPTION

The project consists of the construction of a 341.27 km railway to provide passenger transportation service, with the following characteristics:

- It begins on the current road in Saltillo, continues through Arteaga, Santa Catarina, Monterrey, San Nicolás de los Garza, Salinas Victoria, Villaldama, Lampazos de Naranjo, Anáhuac and Nuevo Laredo.
- Section of double or single track (with extended sides) without electrification.
- Typology of viaducts and embankments to overcome existing infrastructure obstacles, complex orography, crossings with ravines and mountainous areas (resolved with bridges, viaducts and tunnels).
- Design speed 160-200 km/hr.

The number of stops and stations will be defined with a demand study.

LEGAL AND FINANCIAL STRUCTURE

Selection Process
Public Bid

STATUS

Stage
  Preinvestment
Substage
  Studies
RELEVANT DATES
Request for proposals/Announcement
1st Semester
2025
Execution/Construction Starting Date 2025
Operation Starting Date 2026

GEOLOCATION

State(s)
Coahuila, Nuevo Leon, Tamaulipas   

SPONSOR

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Entity
Secretaría de Infraestructura, Comunicaciones y Transportes

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

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Source
Unidad de Inversiones (SHCP)
Description
Administrative office of the Ministry of Finance that, among other attributions, is responsible for concentrating and managing the pipeline of programs and projects submitted by the entities of the Federal Public Administration.
ID
24093110006
Pre-investment studies
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Source
Secretaría de Infraestructura, Comunicaciones y Transportes
Description
Federal Government entity responsible for promoting adequate transport and communications networks to contribute to services accessibility, and cope with globalization trends.

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