Tren Maya in Chetumal Delayed Until 2027: New Timeline

Chetumal, Quintana Roo — The promise that the Tren Maya would be fully operational by 2024 is fading further into the distance. Lieutenant Colonel Ángel Rendón Carmona, head of the Chetumal station, acknowledged that the local infrastructure will not be completed until the end of 2027—three years later than initially announced.

Construction Progress at 70%

At the site of the former Expofer, where the Service Station and Workshops are under construction, progress has reached only 70%. While officials claim these facilities could be ready within a year, Rendón Carmona admitted that the freight station will not even begin construction until late 2026.

This revised timeline means the freight terminal will take at least 12 months to build, further delaying the full operation of the project in Quintana Roo’s capital. Once again, deadlines have shifted, and the official narrative diverges from on-the-ground realities.

Delays Mirror Broader Project Challenges

Rendón Carmona stated that the delays in Chetumal are "similar" to those affecting the entire Tren Maya project, which spans over 1,500 kilometers and includes 34 stations across Chiapas, Campeche, Tabasco, Yucatán, and Quintana Roo. However, he did not specify the reasons for the setbacks or their economic impact.

With this latest adjustment, the Tren Maya adds another delay to its troubled schedule, leaving Chetumal waiting for infrastructure that, despite significant investment and government promotion, continues to fall short of expectations.