The relocation of railway tracks in downtown Nogales will give a new face to this border city, improving urban mobility, strengthening the local economy, and boosting trade with the United States as part of the Sonora Sustainable Energy Plan, Governor Alfonso Durazo Montaño stated.

During a visit to inspect the first connection of the railway tunnel, the governor noted that this structure spans 2,380 meters, making it the third-longest tunnel in Mexico. The project is part of a comprehensive infrastructure initiative with a total investment of 12 billion pesos, which will significantly streamline trade with the United States.

“This tunnel is 2,380 meters long, but the entire project consists of 63 kilometers of railway tracks, with an investment of nearly 12 billion pesos. It is important to remember that Nogales was originally founded around the railway, which, over time and with urban growth, became an obstacle. With this project, the tracks will no longer run through the city,” he explained.

Governor Durazo Montaño emphasized that relocating the tracks fulfills a long-standing demand from the community, as the train’s passage through the city center frequently caused traffic accidents and disruptions to daily life for Nogales residents.

He added that with the ongoing modernization of the Port of Guaymas, the relocation of railway tracks will allow for faster container shipments from the port to the U.S. border, increasing economic activity in the region.