Querétaro - Irapuato passenger line
Project
A consortium led by Aldesa secured a $173 million contract to design and build operational infrastructure for the under-construction Querétaro - Irapuato passenger line in central Mexico. The contract encompasses the construction of essential facilities including refuelling stations, workshops, depots, and a maintenance base to support the line's operations. This award marks significant progress for the 108km double-track line, which is designed for speeds up to 200km/h and links key cities in the Bajío industrial region. The project is part of the Mexican government's broader $6.7 billion strategy to restore inter-city passenger services and expand the national rail network.
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Counterparts (6)
Partner
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Coalvi
company
Madrid-based civil engineering and construction company founded in 1989, specializing in railway infrastructure, roads, hydraulic works, and building construction. With over 35 years of experience, Coalvi has completed more than 1,000 projects primarily across Spain.
China Civil Engineering Construction Corporation
company
China Civil Engineering Construction Corporation (CCECC) is a construction and engineering company. They focus on infrastructure projects globally.
Jaguar
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Guatemala-based power generation company operating a 300 MW coal-fired power plant, established in 2008. It aims to diversify its energy matrix with renewable energy projects.
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Aldesem
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Aldesem is a Mexican engineering and construction company with over 30 years of experience, specializing in large-scale infrastructure projects across Mexico. Headquartered in Mexico City, it develops and builds roads, railways, hydraulic works, ports, and urban infrastructure.
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Developer
Aldesa
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Madrid-based construction and infrastructure group founded in 1969, specializing in civil engineering, building construction, industrial projects, and infrastructure concessions. With over 5,000 employees, it operates globally, focusing on transport, water, energy, and social infrastructure.
Deal Analysis
The $173 million design-and-build contract awarded to the Aldesa-led consortium for the Querétaro - Irapuato passenger line directly addresses the critical need for functional support facilities. This investment in refuelling stations, workshops, depots, and a maintenance base provides essential operational capabilities for the 108km double-track railway, which is engineered for speeds up to 200km/h and connects key cities in Mexico's Bajío industrial region. The contract, announced on 2026-03-13, significantly progresses the Mexican government's ambitious $6.7 billion program to revitalize inter-city passenger rail services across the nation.
The consortium combines diverse expertise to deliver this operational infrastructure. Madrid-based Aldesa, a construction and infrastructure group founded in 1969 with over 5,000 employees, leads the effort, leveraging its extensive experience in infrastructure concessions. Mexican engineering firm Aldesem, with over 30 years of experience in large-scale projects across Mexico, provides crucial local market insight from its Mexico City headquarters. Fellow Madrid-based firm Coalvi, established in 1989, contributes its 35 years of specialized railway infrastructure expertise. China Civil Engineering Construction Corporation (CCECC) adds global infrastructure project capabilities, while Guatemala's Jaguar, primarily a power generation company operating a 300 MW coal-fired plant established in 2008, participates as a partner alongside Proacon. This multi-national composition will deliver a core component of Mexico's expanding national rail network.
- Aldesa-led consortium secures $173 million contract.
- Project involves operational infrastructure for a 108km double-track line designed for 200km/h.
- Aldesa, founded in 1969, leads the consortium with over 5,000 employees.
- Aldesem brings over 30 years of Mexican infrastructure experience to the partnership.
- Coalvi contributes 35+ years of specialized railway infrastructure expertise.
- Guatemala's Jaguar, primarily a 300 MW coal-fired power plant operator, is a consortium partner.
Source Intelligence
KEY DETAILS
The contract covers the construction of refuelling stations, workshops, depots and a maintenance base that will support operation of the line. The Querétaro - Irapuato project involves construction of a 108km double-track line designed for operation at up to 200km/h, linking key cities in the Bajío industrial region. The project is budgeted at $US 6.7bn, and is part of the Mexican government’s strategy to restore inter-city passenger services and expand the national network. Attrapi is a new federal body formally established in January by the Mexican government to coordinate the planning, development and construction of passenger rail projects. Aldesa is now controlled by the Chinese state-owned infrastructure group China Railway Construction Corporation (CRCC) after it acquired a majority stake.
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Deal Size
A consortium led by Aldesa has secured a $US 173m contract to design and build operational infrastructure for the under-construction Querétaro - Irapuato passenger line in central Mexico.
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Location
Querétaro - Irapuato passenger line in central Mexico.
PARTIES MENTIONED IN SOURCE
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Aldesa
developer
"A consortium led by Aldesa has secured a $US 173m contract to design and build operational infrastructure"
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Aldesem
developer
"Aldesa will work alongside its affiliates Aldesem, Proacon and Coalvi"
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Proacon
developer
"Aldesa will work alongside its affiliates Aldesem, Proacon and Coalvi"
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Coalvi
developer
"Aldesa will work alongside its affiliates Aldesem, Proacon and Coalvi"
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China Civil Engineering Construction Corporation
developer
"together with China Civil Engineering Construction Corporation"
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Jaguar
developer
"and the Mexican contractor Jaguar."
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Attrapi
buyer
"The contract was awarded by Attrapi, a new federal body formally established in January by the Mexican government"
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Enriched Mar 16, 2026
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