# Regional passenger rail development in Mexico > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/regional-passenger-rail-development-in-mexico > Updated: 2026-08-26T20:07:00.000Z. Sources: 11. Developments: 2. Regional authorities are coordinating the development of passenger rail projects to connect Irapuato, Querétaro, and Guadalajara. In Irapuato, Mayor Lorena Alfaro García has proposed constructing the Querétaro-Irapuato line as a viaduct to minimize urban disruption and integrate the infrastructure with city growth. Federal authorities have requested municipal cooperation to manage indemnification payments for land affected by the route. While a preliminary route is established, officials noted it remains subject to modification. The project is intended to eventually expand to connect Irapuato with León and Guadalajara. In Tepatitlán, the local council unanimously approved measures to support the Irapuato-Guadalajara project, including tax and fee exemptions throughout 2026 to facilitate the liberation of the right-of-way. The initiative involves coordination across multiple municipalities and state and federal governments to manage logistics and costs. ## Timeline ### 2026-08-26: Irapuato hosts technology festivals, energy congress, and student transit updates Irapuato hosts various regional developments, including student transit card renewals, the CercanIA Fest technology festival, the CIENERGÍA UG energy congress, and the passing of theater master Roberto Rivero. 10 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/irapuato-hosts-cercania-fest-innovation-and-technology-festival ### 2026-08-20: Irapuato and Tepatitlán coordinate on regional passenger rail projects Authorities in Irapuato and Tepatitlán are coordinating on passenger rail projects connecting Querétaro, Irapuato, and Guadalajara, including tax exemptions and viaduct proposals to minimize urban impact. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/irapuato-and-tepatitln-coordinate-on-regional-passenger-rail-projects --- Cite as: Regional passenger rail development in Mexico. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/regional-passenger-rail-development-in-mexico