Claudia Sheinbaum, Wednesday reported that the construction of the Mexico-Querétaro train will be from next April, After the culmination of basic engineering studies and environmental impact manifestation.

The President of Mexico, Claudia Sheinbaum, Wednesday reported that the construction of the Mexico-Querétaro train will be from next April, After the culmination of basic engineering studies and environmental impact manifestation.

"We hope to have a duration (construction) to To be able to inaugurate between two and a half years to three years, Depending, because of the basic engineering that is being developed, It is a project that has long wanted to develop and that we are going to make a reality ”, mentioned the head of the Mexican Federal Executive.

further, The president said that the train will be part of a broader rail network, connecting with routes to Nuevo Laredo, Nogales and Guadalajara.

Also, Sheinbaum Pardo stressed that strengthening rail transport will also contribute to reducing saturation on the road 57, One of the most traveled roads in the country. “We think that the train will be a great alternative for passenger transport, It will be faster, Much more agile and sure to travel by train than on the road ", assured.

In addition to the railway project, Sheinbaum announced other investments for Querétaro, including two vehicular bridges in San Juan del Río and the reinforcement of the state electricity network. He also expressed his support for an innovative water reuse project proposed by the state government, which is already in the process of obtaining permits by the National Water Commission (With water).

Finally, The president reaffirmed the commitment of her administration with social welfare programs, including support for women between 60 Y 64 years, Scholarships for Public Secondary Students and the House -per House Health Program for older adults and people with disabilities.

Fountain: The Economist