Mexico Highlights Strategic Value of the Interoceanic Railway as First Section of Line K Is Inaugurated / @Claudiashein @GobiernoMX

#FederalGovernment, #Mexico.- The President of Mexico, Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo, has highlighted the strategic importance of the Interoceanic Railway, describing it as a transformative project for the country’s south-east. At the inauguration of the first section of Line K, named «Istmo-Soconusco», she stressed that the railway is not merely about passenger and freight transport but is directly linked to the creation of Poles of Economic Development for Wellbeing (PODECOBI). This initiative seeks to generate employment, foster prosperity, and connect the Gulf of Mexico with the Pacific Ocean, reshaping regional infrastructure and strengthening ties with Central America.

In her morning conference, «Las mañaneras del pueblo», the President explained that the line is projected to extend towards Guatemala, enhancing regional integration. She stated that the railway will «help enormously with the communication of people and goods from Mexico to Central America and the development of the area». Addressing migration challenges, she emphasised that the most effective strategy is to establish centres of wellbeing, announcing new development poles in Tapachula and Arriaga, in addition to six already planned along Line Z.

Citizens are already benefitting from the project, travelling from Tonalá, Chiapas, to Ixtepec, Oaxaca, on the newly inaugurated section. Additional routes now connect Salina Cruz, Oaxaca, with Coatzacoalcos, Veracruz, and from Coatzacoalcos to Palenque, Chiapas, where the line links with the Maya Train. On her inaugural journey through stations such as Arriaga, Juchitán and Espinal, the President witnessed the «joy of the people», who expressed being «happy» and enthusiastic about the railway’s opening.

She also recalled that former President Andrés Manuel López Obrador had inaugurated the section between Coatzacoalcos and Palenque, noting that the project is «integral to the south-east of the country». Beyond rail transport, it includes improvements to port facilities in Puerto Chiapas and Salina Cruz, reinforcing its multimodal character and broadening its economic impact.

The Interoceanic Railway now stands as a symbol of progress and connectivity, consolidating Mexico’s economic geography and strengthening its link with Central America. It represents a vision of prosperity that places communities at the centre of national development.

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