El Tehuanito

El Tehuanito
A Stadler Citylink used as rolling stock for El Tehuanito
A Stadler Citylink used as rolling stock for El Tehuanito
Overview
OwnerSecretariat of the Navy
Area servedOaxaca
LocaleIsthmus of Tehuantepec
Transit typeCommuter rail
Number of lines
2
Number of stations
7
Websitewww.pasajerosinteroceanico.com.mx
Operation
Began operation
15 December 2025; 10 months ago (2025-12-15) (Sur)
OperatorFerrocarril del Istmo de Tehuantepec
Rolling stockStadler Citylink
Technical
Track gauge1,435 mm (4 ft 8+1⁄2 in) standard gauge

El Tehuanito is a commuter rail network that began operations on December 15, 2025 as part of Tren Interoceánico system.

Its goal is to provide an efficient and accessible transportation service for low-income communities in the Isthmus of Tehuantepec in Oaxaca, with routes running Monday through Friday that cover a total of 189 kilometres (117 mi).

Lines

Tehuanito North (Spanish: Tehuanito Norte):

Tehuanito South (Spanish: Tehuanito Sur):

Background

Within the framework of the rehabilitation of the CIIT tracks (which includes lines for cargo and passengers such as Line Z, FA and K), the "El Tehuanito" train project arises as a suburban train focused on improving daily mobility and the quality of life of the inhabitants of the Oaxacan Isthmus. Its objective is to offer an efficient and low-cost passenger service between the main urban areas of the region, complementing the long-distance and cargo service in the State of Oaxaca.

See also

References

  1. ↑ Cabrera, Heder López (December 18, 2025). "Tren Interoceánico: rutas, horarios y costos del ferrocarril suburbano "El Tehuanito"" [Interoceanic Train: routes, schedules and costs of the "El Tehuanito" suburban railway]. Diario Del Istmo (in Spanish). Retrieved April 22, 2026.
  2. 1 2 Jornada, La (2025-10-30). "Tren de pasajeros 'El Tehuanito' entrará en operaciones en diciembre". La Jornada (in Spanish). Retrieved 2025-11-23.
  3. ↑ "Tren Interoceánico se consolida: Línea K tiene un avance del 87.68%; primer tramo se inaugurará en noviembre". gob.mx (in Spanish). President of Mexico. Retrieved 2025-11-23.