Maya Train Derails Near Izamal, Yucatán, No Injuries Reported

A car of the Maya Train derailed near Izamal station in Yucatán while traveling from Cancún to Mérida, with no injuries reported. Officials attribute the incident to a track-switching failure or a 'track error,' denying passenger claims of a collision, though the derailed car did lean against a stationary train on a parallel track. This is the second derailment on the Maya Train since operations began in late 2023, the first occurring in March 2024 near Tixkokob and linked to human error. Emergency teams responded promptly, evacuating passengers and providing bus transport to their destinations, while service continues normally at other stations. The incident has prompted an investigation and raised concerns about the Maya Train's safety and reliability, a project criticized for environmental impacts and low ridership despite its goal to boost tourism and regional development. Authorities remain committed to passenger safety and are reviewing the system with the companies responsible for railway safety and traffic management.