GMXT’s (Grupo México Transportes) investment plan includes the acquisition of 1,600 rail vehicles and a 15% increase in the fleet of rail locomotives.
The company also plans to carry out other expansion, efficiency and road safety projects that will improve idle times and operating results.
To size its new investments: according to the latest available data, corresponding to the close of 2023, GMXT had:
- 11,099 employees.
- 800 locomotives,
- 36,207 rail cars.
GMXT’s investment plan
Grupo México Transportes projects US$410.3 million for its investments in 2025, a similar amount to 2024.
Of the company’s total locomotives, 759 are owned and 41 are leased. In addition, all locomotives are insured.
On the other hand, the fleet of cars includes 36,207 units. Of these, 12,075 are owned by the company and 24,132 are leased. Within the company’s own fleet, 9,897 cars are used for commercial purposes and 2,178 are for internal transportation. The latter are used to move materials used in the repair and maintenance of infrastructure.
Based in 2023, GMXT plans to invest US$1.9 billion over the next five years. To achieve this, the plan calls for new stations, double-track construction and fleet modernization. In addition, it plans to replace direct current locomotives with alternating current or LNG-powered models. It also seeks to digitalize the telecommunications system throughout the network.
Locomotives
Over the years, GMXT’s investments have generated operational improvements. Therefore, the new strategic plan has the potential to further increase profitability.
GMXT currently operates seven locomotive maintenance shops. These are located in Guadalajara (Jalisco), Torreón (Coahuila), Chihuahua (Chihuahua), Tierra Blanca (Veracruz), Jalapa (Veracruz), New Smyrna Beach (Florida) and San Angelo (Texas).
Since 2014, the company has focused its efforts on improving productivity. To this end, it has consolidated trains, increased speed and reduced precautionary orders. It has also adjusted input consumption and renewed its equipment. Among other actions, it has replaced DC locomotives with AC, improving traction and fuel consumption.
Finally, GMXT has identified key areas for investment. These include locomotives, cars, workshops, terminals, signaling and double track. It is also working on improving strategic routes such as Pacífico-Norte and developing key works in Celaya, Monterrey and Texas Pacífico.