The Secretariat for Infrastructure, Communications and Transport (SICT), in collaboration with the Rail Transport Regulatory Authority (SRTF), has announced a formal tender for rail transport. construction of Ixtaparka trolleybusThis service is expansion of the operation of CDMX trolleybus line 11leaving Santa Marta and arriving in Chalco, Mexico state.
As part of the comprehensive plan for the eastern part of the state of Mexico, the authorities revealed details of their work, which was presented as follows: Comprehensive project for constructing a corridor using large-capacity trolleybuses in Ixtaparka, Mexico. Public tender E-2025-00097745 shared details of the service extension, stations and key construction dates.
It is worth remembering that in July 2025, during the morning meeting of Claudia Sheinbaum, she announced a project to expand the service of trolleybus line 11 to Ixtaparka, initially specifying that the length of the corridor would be 11.3 kilometers.
According to SICT, the “Ixtaparka Trolleybus Comprehensive Project”, in addition to the execution of implementation projects covering all the necessary specializations and specializations, also considers the execution of civil and electromechanical works along the planned route of the new line.
The Ixtaparka trolleybus route starts from the current intersection. Santa Marta – Chalco Trolleybus Line 11 and continue Old Mexico-Puebla Highwayalso passes through the boulevard santa barbara and Hacienda Corralejountil you continue with Mexico-Puebla Federal Highwaythe route reaches the intersection with Avenida San Buenaventura. There, a terminal station is planned along with a three-bay bus stop dedicated to regional public transport.
The intervention covers the approximate area 10.10 kmwhich are divided into six areas and are proposed to be installed. 12 seasons including the terminal saint bonaventure. The project also foresees adaptation works to establish a connection with line 11 of the Chalco Santa Marta trolleybus, as well as the development of a bus stop to secure a stop for local transport and facilitate the operation of public transport.
Meanwhile, authorities explained that they are considering constructing a viaduct (highway bridge) that would connect sections of the Mexico Puebla Highway to the Avenue section. Santa Barbara/Av. Hacienda Corralejo, cross section of the viaduct.
These are the official stations of the Ixtaparka trolleybus
- old house
- Tlapacoya
- UES Ixtaparka
- Hacienda Ojo de Agua
- santa barbara
- international expressway
- Acozac
- watcher
- Ixtaparka Center
- Red Cross
- road to san francisco
- San Buenaventura (Terminal)
According to SICT, construction is expected to begin in late December and be completed in 1 year and 6 months, with the project expected to be completed and open to the public by mid-2027.
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