The 1st anniversary of the Mayan Train continues in Quintana Roo
Photo: Cuartoscuro | The 12 train stations will attract more tourism to the region and the archaeological sites.
  • During the first anniversary of the Mayan Train, the governor of Quintana Roo, Mara Lezama, applauded Sedena for its commitment and work for the construction of the train, therefore she assured that this project marks a before and after for the region, where there will be more growth, well-being and development.
  • The governor of Quintana Roo, Mara Lezama, assured that the Mayan Train “is more than railway tracks,” given that inequalities are reduced. At the same time, he highlighted that his state has 12 train stations, which will attract more tourism to the region and the archaeological zones.
  • The commander of the Felipe Angeles group of engineers, Gustavo Vallejo Suárez, highlighted that the Secretariat of National Defense has built works such as the Felipe Carrillo Puerto airport, 43 National Guard facilities, as well as hotels, which is why he indicated that starting next This year, the 10 Mayan Train cargo terminals will be built.
  • The general director of the Mayan Train, Oscar Lozano, highlighted that with the construction of the Mayan Train, 600 thousand jobs were generated, at the same time he indicated that almost 700 thousand users have traveled on this train. “The natural parks, protected natural areas, lagoons and “The unique communities make rail transportation an adventure,” he said.
  • Likewise, Lozano celebrated the launch by the Mexican Postal Service of the Mayan Train commemorative stamp, which reflects the greatness of military engineering, as well as the vision and objective of the project.
  • When speaking, President Claudia Sheinbaum recalled that “today marks one year since the first trip on the Mayan Train, and also of the opening of the southern section of the Mayan Train,” she said. “I want to congratulate the workers who made it a reality. this dream of the Mayan Train,” he expressed.
  • President Claudia Sheinbaum assured that the Mayan Train is one of the legacies of former president Andrés Manuel López Obrador: “the Mayan Train means social justice, because it provides development with justice for the southeast of Mexico,” she said.
  • President Claudia Sheinbaum highlighted that the construction of the Mayan Train “teaches us” that the privatization of the railroads was “one of the most costly mistakes for the people of Mexico,” she indicated.
  • President Claudia Sheibaum highlighted that the Mayan Train is a symbol of the Fourth Transformation, and it tells the world that “Mexico is a great nation.”
  • With the singing of the national anthem, the Mayan Train anniversary ceremony ends.