On the morning of January 30, a freight train derailed near the Limones station of the Tren Maya in Quintana Roo. The unit was transporting tons of ballast and overturned onto its left side, resulting in one person being injured. Although there has yet to be an official confirmation from the authorities regarding the condition of the affected person, it is speculated that they needed to be transferred to a hospital in Bacalar.
At the site of the incident, a crane and Tren Maya personnel were observed working to return the wagon to the tracks. However, the executives of Tren Maya and the Secretary of National Defense have not provided any information on the matter or issued statements.
This episode is the second of its kind, the previous one having occurred last March near the station in Tixkokob, Yucatán. In that case, there were no injuries or additional damages.
Although the relationship of the derailed freight train with Tren Maya has not been confirmed, it is important to mention that Tren Maya currently only operates passenger services, while it is planned that in the future it will also be used for cargo.
Worker testimonies indicate that the train was traveling at a moderate speed at the time of the derailment. While the exact causes of the incident have yet to be determined, it is suggested that the weight of the cargo may have influenced the situation.
The Secretary of National Defense, in charge of the construction of the Tren Maya, has communicated nothing about the accident nor provided details about the condition of the injured person.
In conclusion, pending more official information, the incident of the derailed train near the Tren Maya station in Quintana Roo raises questions about the safety in the operation of freight trains and the possible associated risks.
