Project Kickoff and Job Creation in Guanajuato, Mexico
Apaseo el Grande, Guanajuato: The construction of the first tramway connecting Querétaro’s industrial zone with Apaseo el Grande has commenced, aiming to revolutionize mobility in the Bajío region.
Guanajuato’s Governor, Libia Dennise García Muñoz Ledo, led the groundbreaking ceremony in Apaseo el Grande. She emphasized the positive impact of trains on communities and municipalities, stating that they bring development, progress, well-being, and family connections.
Project Details
- Project Name: Tren Interurbano Querétaro–Irapuato
- First Tramway Tract: 30.3 kilometers connecting Querétaro and Apaseo el Grande
- Total Track Length: 108.2 kilometers of double-track line
- Speed: Designed to operate between 200 and 360 kilometers per hour
- Stations: Querétaro, Apaseo el Grande, Celaya, Villagrán/Cortázar, Salamanca, Irapuato, and León
Economic Impact
The project is expected to create over 1,500 direct jobs and 8,200 indirect jobs. Additionally, it will cater to a daily demand of 30,000 people, with an estimated annual demand of over 4 million trips in its first phase.
With an investment of approximately 98,749.8 million pesos, the project aims to transform mobility in the Bajío region by reducing distances, stimulating significant economic spillover, and ensuring safer transportation.
Key Figures Involved
Libia Dennise García Muñoz Ledo: Governor of Guanajuato, Mexico
Mauricio Kuri González: Governor of Querétaro, Mexico
Key Questions and Answers
- What is the project? The Tren Interurbano Querétaro–Irapuato is a passenger train project designed to connect Querétaro and Irapuato, with the first tract of 30.3 kilometers linking Querétaro and Apaseo el Grande.
- Who initiated the project? The groundbreaking ceremony was led by Guanajuato’s Governor, Libia Dennise García Muñoz Ledo, alongside Querétaro’s Governor, Mauricio Kuri González.
- What are the project’s benefits? The train is expected to create over 1,500 direct jobs and 8,200 indirect jobs while reducing travel distances, stimulating economic growth, and ensuring safer transportation.
- What is the total length of the track? The project includes 108.2 kilometers of double-track line.
- What are the train’s operational speeds? The train is designed to operate between 200 and 360 kilometers per hour.
