Comments on: If we love trains, we need to love train expertise

By: Karlos

Karlos — Mon, 26 Jan 2026 01:46:22 +0000

15 people

By: Karlos

Karlos — Mon, 26 Jan 2026 01:45:53 +0000

I rode a train from Nogales-Guayamas and back in 1980, no problems with it though the toilet was a hole in the floor in a car with 15 sitting on the floor along the walls. That was a bit unnerving!

By: CHARLES WEISS

CHARLES WEISS — Sun, 25 Jan 2026 16:34:45 +0000

I took my first train ride in Mexico in 1964 and many times since to many different places. At all times the trains were run in a safe comfortable and efficient way. I anxiously wait to use them again. Imagine a trip from Queretaro to DF in 1 and 1/hours! The bottleneck on highway 57 will end. This will work, be good for the people, the climate and bring increased prosperity to many isolated areas of the country. I liked this comprehensive article and salute the author.

By: Travis Bembenek

Travis Bembenek — Sun, 25 Jan 2026 04:59:38 +0000

Excellent idea to bring in inspectors/ experts from countries like Japan that have an absolutely stellar track record in train performance and safety.
I appreciate that Mexico is investing in trains, but agree that safety needs to be visibly prioritized.

By: Jeffrey Richardson

Jeffrey Richardson — Sun, 25 Jan 2026 02:23:21 +0000

Good job, Sarah. I, too, am on Team Train here in the states and have watched with guarded optimism the unfolding of Morena’s ambitious rail project. I think the environmental concerns are real. I’m especially dismayed about the secrecy and haste of the Nogales-Guayamas being built by the army. A red flag for me, and not a high mark for Morena given the level of habitat destruction involved. I do think your recommendation about what Mexico could learn from countries with robust and successful passenger rail systems is excellent. To that I would add that there may also need to be a focused public awareness campaign to re-sell rail travel to the people. My concern is, notwithstanding the president’s assurances, Morena has not demonstrated a great willingness to listen to others. There’s sort of a “trust us, we’ve got this” attitude that sometimes borders on arrogance or hubris. I hope Mexico can avoid the trap.