# Tren Maya railway project challenges > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/20260811-tren-maya-railway-project-challenges > Updated: 2026-09-08T02:12:54.000Z. Sources: 21. Developments: 6. The Tren Maya railway project in Mexico continues to face severe financial instability, reduced logistical expectations, and operational safety concerns. Financial reports highlight a deepening deficit. During the first half of 2026, the project recorded losses of 5.013 billion pesos. In the second quarter of the current year, the state-run enterprise managed by the Armed Forces reported losses of 867 million pesos. To address these deficits and complete the freight branch, the Federal Government has requested 18,180 million pesos in the 2027 economic package, with 17,190 million pesos specifically earmarked for freight infrastructure. Advertising costs have also risen significantly; in 2024, SEDENA allocated 491 million pesos to promoting the Tren Maya, while the project generated only 297 million pesos in revenue that year. Logistical and tourism projections have been scaled back. Cargo mobilization projections for 2030 have been reduced to 4 million tons annually, a 15% decrease from the previous estimate of 4.7 million tons. Cargo services are expected to begin between late 2026 and 2027, supported by planned infrastructure such as the rehabilitation of Line FA and the Poxilá–Progreso railway bypass. Additionally, the project has struggled to attract international travelers; between September 2025 and June 2026, international passengers represented only 8.5 percent of total ridership. Operational risks materialized on August 31, 2026, when a passenger train on the Cancun-Palenque route partially derailed near the San Francisco de Campeche station. While no injuries were reported among the 123 passengers, the Railway Accident Investigation Commission is investigating whether the cause was a “mechanical failure or track anomaly.” ## Claims - Sedena spent 1,012 million pesos on advertising and communication in 2024. (single source) - Sedena's 2024 advertising expenditure was ten times higher than the 100 million pesos received annually since 2015. (single source) - Sedena spent 491 million pesos to promote the Tren Maya project in 2024. (single source) - The Tren Maya generated 297 million pesos in revenue in 2024. (single source) - International passengers accounted for 8.5 percent of total Tren Maya passengers between September 2025 and June 2026. (single source) - The Federal Government requested 18,180 million pesos for the Tren Maya in the 2027 economic package. (single source) - Of the requested 2027 budget, 17,190 million pesos is intended for the Tren Maya freight branch. (single source) - The Tren Maya incurred losses of 867 million pesos during the second quarter of the current year. (single source) ## Timeline ### 2026-09-08: Tren Maya faces financial and tourism challenges Mexico's Tren Maya faces financial strain, with Sedena spending 491 million pesos on promotion in 2024 while the project struggled to attract international tourists and reported significant quarterly losses. 6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/tren-maya-faces-financial-and-tourism-challenges ### 2026-08-31: Tren Maya passenger train derails near Campeche A Tren Maya passenger train partially derailed near San Francisco de Campeche, Mexico. No injuries were reported among the 123 passengers, who were evacuated and transferred to another train via bus. 8 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/tren-maya-train-car-derails-in-campeche ### 2026-08-31: Tren Maya cargo projections reduced to 4 million tons by 2030 Sedena has lowered the Tren Maya's 2030 cargo mobilization target to 4 million tons annually, down from an initial estimate of 4.7 million tons. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/tren-maya-cargo-projections-reduced-to-4-million-tons-by-2030 ### 2026-08-29: Tren Maya faces rising losses with 5 billion pesos deficit in early 2026 Mexico's Tren Maya recorded 5.013 billion pesos in losses during the first half of 2026, prompting SEDENA to hire Mextypsa for a strategic financial diagnosis to address rising operational deficits. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/tren-maya-faces-rising-losses-with-5-billion-pesos-deficit-in-early-2026 ### 2026-08-11: Tren Maya faces financial losses and operational risks Mexico's Tren Maya faces heavy financial losses, technical shortages, cyberattack threats, and safety concerns regarding derailments and infrastructure maintenance. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/tren-maya-faces-financial-losses-and-operational-risks ### 2026-07-22: Tren Maya expropriates additional land in Quintana Roo Mexico expropriated over 135 hectares of ejido land in Quintana Roo for the Tren Maya, with compensation of 6.5 million and over 160 million pesos respectively. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/tren-maya-expropriates-additional-land-in-quintana-roo --- Cite as: Tren Maya railway project challenges. 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