Get ready because in the north of Mexico a tourist train will be created that will connect with the Train “the chepe“.
The Chihuahua-Pacific train or He Chepeas it is also known, is a railway line that goes from Chihuahua to Los Mochis, Sinaloa. Although it is not the only train in Mexico, it is the only one for passengers, until now.
There is a proposal for a new tourist train
The new Sinaloa tourist train would take you to beaches and magical towns in the state. Local authorities and private investors are already contemplating developing this project.
In addition, the extension of the route of “the chepe“. The new section will run from El Fuerte to Mazatlán, and with this it will allow connecting with some magical towns.
- Little boy.
- Sew it up
- The rosary.
Stations would also be built in Las Labradas, in the Manor Town of Concordia and, quite possibly, in Novalto.
According to the Sinaloa government, a state investment between 50 and 60 million pesos is expected.
This new route will reactivate the passenger train, since currently the track is only used by freight trains.
Therefore, the construction of railways will not be required, since the routes that currently connect Sinaloa with Sonora and Chihuahua will be used.
In addition, the acquisition and adaptation of five wagons is contemplated, as well as the rental of two locomotives.
The new train and the extension of the route of “the chepe“ It is scheduled for December 2023.
The route would operate with scheduled runs two days a week and at a time that does not interfere with freight trains.