Mexico Confirms Launch Of New Train Connecting 3 Of Its Most Iconic Historic Cities
Three years after the successful launch of the Maya Train, which now travels on a loop around the Yucatan Peninsula, connecting destinations like Cancun, Tulum, and Merida, Mexico is gearing up to open yet another train route. Except this time, it won't be restricted to a single region or peninsula: the country's upcoming passenger railway will travel a whopping 348 miles all the way from the business heart of Mexico to the Gulf, connecting 3 landmark cities. Here's everything we know about it so far: Mexico City All The Way To The Gulf Coast According to local media outlets, the Federal Government of Mexico will launch a combined freight and passenger train from Mexico City to Veracruz, passing via Puebla. These are 3 of the country's most historical and culturally-significant cities: Mexico City is, of course, the national capital, home to world-renowned monuments like the Metropolitan Cathedral and Chapultepec Castle, and vibrant districts, from the leafy Condesa to ...