A major train derailment occurred in southern Mexico on Sunday, December 28, 2025. The accident involved the Interoceanic Train, a flagship infrastructure project recently inaugurated to link the Pacific and Atlantic oceans.
Current Details of the Incident
* Casualties: At least 13 people have died and 98 were injured. Of the injured, 36 required hospitalization, and 5 remain in critical condition.
* Location: The derailment happened near the town of Nizanda (between Chivela and Nizanda) in the state of Oaxaca.
* The Train: Part of the "Interoceanic Corridor," the train was traveling the Salina Cruz–Coatzacoalcos route. There were 250 people on board (241 passengers and 9 crew members) at the time of the crash.
* Circumstances: Preliminary reports indicate the train went off the rails while navigating a curve. Witnesses and early survivor accounts suggested the train may have been traveling at a high rate of speed before the accident.
Government Response
* Presidential Action: President Claudia Sheinbaum has dispatched the Secretary of the Navy and the Undersecretary for Human Rights to the site to coordinate relief and assist families.
* Investigation: The Attorney General’s Office has officially opened an investigation to determine if the cause was mechanical failure, human error, or track conditions.
* Rescue Efforts: The Mexican Navy, which operates the line, deployed 360 personnel, along with air and ground ambulances and tactical drones, to assist in search and rescue.
Context of the Rail Line
The Interoceanic Train was inaugurated in late 2023. It is a central piece of Mexico's plan to create a "logistics corridor" across the Isthmus of Tehuantepec to compete with the Panama Canal. This derailment is expected to spark significant debate regarding the safety and rapid construction of the country's recent major rail projects.
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