Maya Train Freight Terminal in Cancun 47% Complete; Chetumal Construction to Begin in 2027
Cancun, Quintana Roo — The Mexican Defense Department (Sedena) reported that the Maya Train freight terminal in Cancun is 47.48% complete, while construction of the Chetumal terminal will begin in 2027.
General Ricardo Vallejo, commander of the Felipe Angeles engineering unit, said nearly 800 kilometers of basic engineering have been completed for the first four sections of the freight train project, a flagship initiative of President Claudia Sheinbaum’s administration.
Construction of the Maya Train freight line began on May 2, 2025, with the first phase scheduled for completion by December 31, 2026, followed by early operations, Vallejo said during a project presentation.
Freight complexes are currently under development in Palenque, Poxila, Progreso, and Cancun, along with strategic work on operational yards and logistics zones to boost cargo transport in Mexico’s southeastern region.
Vallejo announced that construction of the Chetumal freight complex, along with four operational yards, will begin next year.
The railway project currently generates more than 13,000 direct jobs across eight active work fronts in various parts of the Mexican southeast, he added.
Ana Reyes covers environmental policy, conservation initiatives, infrastructure projects, and political developments across the Yucatán Peninsula for Riviera Maya News & Events. She reports on issues from sargassum management and reef conservation to the Maya Train, coastal development, and state and federal policy affecting Quintana Roo and the broader peninsula.Ana has covered environmental and political news since 2023, tracking key developments in Mexico's environmental regulations, coral reef protection, coastal zone management, and the intersection of tourism development with conservation efforts. Her reporting spans from Cancun's hotel zone to the Sian Ka'an Biosphere Reserve and the culturally significant regions of the Yucatán interior.Ana is fluent in English and Spanish, and draws from a wide range of sources including government environmental agencies, conservation organizations, academic researchers, and local community leaders to provide balanced, well-sourced coverage. She is particularly focused on how environmental policy decisions affect the daily lives of residents and the long-term sustainability of the region.For story tips: ana@rivieramayanews.mx
