This is a list of Mexican railroads, common carrier railroads operating as part of rail transport in Mexico.

Mexico's rail history began in 1837, with the granting of a concession for a railroad to be built between Veracruz, on the Gulf of Mexico, and Mexico City. However, no railroad was built under that concession.

The Mexican Railway (Ferrocarril Mexicano) (reporting mark FCM) was one of the primary pre-nationalization railways of Mexico. Incorporated in London in September 1864 as the Imperial Mexican Railway (Ferrocarril Imperial Mexicano) to complete an earlier project, it was renamed in July 1867 [1] after the Second French Empire withdrew from Mexico.

Sep 3, 2024 · The increase of Mexican natives living in the United States in 1910 could be attributed entirely to Mexico’s burgeoning railway system, as indicated in the following map of the Mexican railroads in 1910. This map shows the five primary Mexican railroads, as well as the connecting lines in the United States:

May 3, 2023 · The Mexican Central, also known as the Ferrocarril Central Mexicano (FCM), was one of Mexico’s most historic and significant railroads. Built in the late 19th century, this railroad system played a crucial role in the country’s economic development and …

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The three major Mexican railroads jointly own Ferrocarril y Terminal del Valle de México (Ferrovalle) which operates railroads and terminals in and around Mexico City.

A list of Mexican railroads, common carrier railroads operating as part of rail transport in Mexico.

As the Mexican Revolution erupted in 1910, the legacy of railroad expansion under Porfirio Díaz became both a symbol of the hopes for a modern, unified Mexico and a point of contention reflecting the inequities created during his governance.

Mexican Railroads Photographic profiles of Mexican rail lines and operations. After a few years away from central Mexico, I finally had a chance in June of this year to get back on the lines radiating out of Mexico City.