El Fondo Nacional de Fomento al Turismo (Fonatur) in Mexico has selected a consortium led by Bombardier Transportation for the acquisition of rolling stock and rail systems for the Mayan Train. 

The proposal led by Bombardier Transportation México SA de CV, was the offer with the highest score among the bidders. It represents a lower proposal of MXN890 million (USD44.60 million) compared to the economic proposal of the second offer received.

The winning consortium consists of Bombardier Transportation México, Alstom Transport México, Gami Ingeniería e Instalaciones, Construcción Urales and Construcciones Urales Procesos Industriales.

The tender included the following services :

• Acquisition, testing, and start-up of 42 trains for the demand for the Mayan Train

• Acquisition, equipment, testing, and commissioning of railway systems necessary for the proper operation of the Mayan Train, as well as the design, construction, and commissioning of infrastructure for its equipment such as control posts (central and zone)

• Design, construction, and equipment of maintenance workshops and garages necessary for the safeguarding and conservation of trains

• The provision, by the supplier, of an after-sales service related to the conservation and optimal operation of the equipment. Additionally, this service will include the transfer of knowledge by the provider.

The first tests of the equipment acquired prior to the operation of the Mayan Train system will be carried out during the year 2023, in compliance with the calendar that governs the development of the project.