Mexico City, D.F., Mexico, September 20, 2024 – Alstom, global leader in smart and sustainable mobility, has delivered the first Long Distance train for the Tren Maya project to the Federal Government and the National Fund for Tourism Development (FONATUR) / Ministry of National Defense (SEDENA). These trains, a key part of the transformative Tren Maya project, are manufactured in Mexico by Mexican workers and will provide an elevated level of safety, comfort and modernity, providing the best possible passenger experience and allowing for both day and night operation.
The sleeper cars create an atmosphere of tranquility and intimacy, allowing passengers to enjoy both reclining seats and multi-functional cabins. During the day the cabins provide ideal spaces for working, relaxing and eating. At night, they become comfortable single bunks.
The Long Distance Train (P’atal) offers a versatile travel experience. In addition to offering seats in preferential and tourist categories, it has a restaurant car and a cafeteria car, allowing travelers to enjoy a wide variety of dining options along the way.
With capacity to accommodate 260 passengers, the Long Distance train has been designed to offer comfort and accessibility. This train includes 238 standard seats, 4 specific spaces for passengers with reduced mobility and 18 seats distributed in its 9 cabins. This configuration improves the capacity of the previous standard model by 17%, providing more space and a more inclusive and comfortable experience for all travelers.