Can Mexico's Trains Catch Up? Analyzing the CEFP Initiative
Mexico proposes CEFP initiative to boost passenger rail. The plan aims to prioritize passenger trains on existing freight lines, potentially leading to a revitalized rail system.
In a world of sleek bullet trains and a resurgence of rail travel, Mexico, a land of vibrant contradictions, has historically chugged along a different track. With its vast landscapes and bustling cities, one would imagine a robust passenger train system – yet passengers have largely been relegated to the sidelines while the iron wheels of industry have thundered on. But on February 5th, a new initiative was drafted, signaling a potential shift in Mexico's railway story.
The proposed “CEFP: National Passenger Railway System” sets out to change the current conditions. Could this be a sign that Mexico will soon trade in some of its love affair with highways for the romance of the rails? Well, let's unpack this piece of legislation and see where this choo-choo train might take us.
