en.Wedoany.com Reported - CRRC Zhuzhou Electric Locomotive Co., Ltd. is advancing the manufacturing of trains for Mexico's "AIFA–Pachuca" railway project. The first two trains have entered the assembly phase in Ciudad Sahagún, Hidalgo State, with operational testing scheduled to begin in September 2026.

The remaining 13 trains will be assembled at CRRC's factory in Querétaro State. Approximately 65% of the project's vehicle components will be sourced from Mexico's local supply chain. Photos recently released by the local platform "Creciendo con Nuestro México" show that the relevant trains have begun to be painted with the official livery.

This batch of trains is 100% electric-powered, with a maximum passenger capacity of nearly 900 people per single train. During peak hours, two trains can operate in a coupled formation, providing a single-trip capacity exceeding 1,600 people. The trains have a maximum operating speed of 130 km/h and are equipped with ergonomic seats and low-noise technology. The total travel time from Buenavista Station in Mexico City to Pachuca is expected to be approximately 1 hour and 20 minutes.

Currently, the railway project has simultaneously commenced infrastructure construction, with 10 construction sites advancing concurrently across the region. Over 10,000 workers are engaged in the construction of viaducts, roadbeds, and new stations. During a recent supervisory inspection in Hidalgo State, Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum announced that the Mexico City–Pachuca passenger railway project has reached 30% completion, with an estimated average daily ridership of 107,000 passengers. The project, with an estimated investment of 44 billion pesos, is part of the Mexican federal government's strategy to restore passenger rail transport services.

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