It’s official: The Mayan Train is now occurring. Director General of Tren Maya, Óscar Lozano, claimed that “we are committed to starting operations on December 1, 2023, that is the fulfillment of the mission”. throughout President López Obrador’s press convention on Monday, February 27.
This huge infrastructure venture is predicted to be accomplished by September 24, 2023. Test runs of the railroad will start in September, overlaying a distance of 15,000 kilometers on its maiden journey.
With 42 trains working on the tracks, the prepare covers 1,554 kilometers, stopping in 5 completely different Mexican states: Tabasco, Chiapas, Campeche, Yucatán and Quintana Roo. Along the way in which, you’ll move 34 prepare stations, close to seven airports and 26 archeological zones.
Blas Andrés Núñez Jordán, the pinnacle of Sedena’s operations, additionally introduced that six accommodations for the Mayan prepare will likely be constructed close to these historic websites: Palenque, Edzná, Nuevo Uxmal, Chichén Itzá, Tulum and Calakmul.
The Mayan Railroad is one among Mexico’s most essential tasks, and for good motive. Yet there may be criticism of the venture due to its environmental impression. More than 60% of Section 5’s route would include an elevated viaduct, in keeping with a current press convention, which not solely presents breathtaking views but in addition protects close by rivers, caves and cenotes.
“To guarantee a safe and calm travel experience for all passengers wanting to enjoy the Mayan Train, the route will have surveillance by land and air; on board the wagons, patrols on tracks, and overflights of drones and aircraft, in addition to surveillance at stations, plus the archaeological zones and airports,” he said.
Tickets could be bought at any station alongside the route, in addition to by the app and web site. Although fares haven’t but been introduced, they may differ relying on the kind of passenger, equivalent to locals, the aged, overseas guests and nationwide vacationers.
The prepare not solely connects all main transport hubs and vacationer locations, but in addition contributes to the preservation of regional nature reserves, historic monuments and the setting.