New Buenavista-Pachuca train model to be exhibited in Mexico City

Mexico City residents can now get a firsthand look at the new electric train destined for the Buenavista-Pachuca route. A model of the train is on display at the Buenavista station's esplanade, offering free public access to explore the interior of a passenger car and the driver's cabin.

The train model arrived at the station early Sunday morning after traveling from the port of Lázaro Cárdenas, Michoacán. The exhibition is designed to allow future passengers to experience the new railway system before its operation.

According to the Agency of Trains and Integrated Public Transport (ATTRAPI), the model's construction also serves to evaluate the ergonomics of the driver's cabin and the quality of materials used in the car's finishes and seating. The structure will be open to the public after technical evaluations are complete.

This train is one of 15 being manufactured by CRRC. Each train will have a capacity of 893 passengers and a length of 102 meters, with the possibility of coupling two trains to accommodate higher demand. The trains will feature priority seating and dedicated spaces for people with disabilities, along with a direct communication system for passenger assistance. The first fully assembled train is expected to arrive in Mexico during the third quarter of this year.