Background on the Incident
On Tuesday afternoon at 13:48 hours, a convoy of the Tren Maya derailed at the Izamal station in Yucatán, traveling from Cancún to Mérida.
After two hours, Tren Maya issued a brief statement explaining the incident. Fortunately, passengers remained unharmed and were transported to their destinations via buses provided by the company.
The statement detailed that train 304 was traveling from Cancún to Mérida when it “accessed the station at low speed and experienced a track issue. Safety protocols were activated for passengers, who remained unharmed and were relocated to their destinations by buses. A fact-finding commission has been established to investigate the incident.”
Tren Maya assured that train services continued to operate normally across all other stations.
User Reports and Reactions
Passengers were the first to report the incident, with images on social media showing travelers being evacuated from the train cars with assistance from security personnel, while the National Guard secured the station.
Context and Impact
The incident occurred during the peak tourist season, raising concerns among users. The Tren Maya’s third segment spans 159.7 kilometers from Calkiní to Izamal, traversing Campeche and Yucatán states.
The construction of this segment was managed by the Spanish-Mexican consortium, consisting of Construcciones Urales, Gami Ingeniería e Instalaciones, and Azvi.
Key Questions and Answers
- What happened? A Tren Maya train (number 304) derailed at the Izamal station in Yucatán while traveling from Cancún to Mérida.
- Who was affected? Passengers were evacuated from the train and transported to their destinations via buses.
- Were there any injuries? No passengers were reported to have been injured in the incident.
- What is the status of Tren Maya services? Train services have resumed normal operations across all stations except Izamal.
- What is the significance of this incident? The derailment occurred during the peak tourist season, causing concern among travelers using this popular route.
