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Mexico-Toluca train completes operations after 12 years of construction
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President Claudia Sheinbaum inaugurated on February 2, 2026, the final stage of the Mexico-Toluca Interurban Train, known as 'El Insurgente', a project started in 2014 with a 100 billion peso investment. This 57.7-kilometer line connects Toluca to western Mexico City, serving over 230,000 daily passengers. The project features seven stations and links to the Metro and Cablebús systems.
The Pericongo sector on the road between Timaná and Altamira remains closed to vehicular traffic. The blockage is at kilometer 32+500 due to a rockfall. This situation continues as of now, according to local reports.
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Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has announced the operationalisation of 20 new National Waterways over the next five years, starting with the Rs 12,204-crore National Waterway 5 in Odisha. This project aims to connect mineral-rich areas to major ports, easing logistics and boosting the state's maritime potential. Officials highlight its role in reducing transport costs and emissions.
In 2026, urban cable cars solidify as a structural alternative for mobility in Latin American cities, moving beyond their experimental image. Projects in Mexico, Guatemala, Chile, and Colombia address urban challenges such as access to hilly and hard-to-reach areas. These initiatives offer efficient, clean solutions with low environmental impact.
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Ogun State Governor Abiodun has commissioned new roads in Ijebu-Ode. During the event, he addressed concerns surrounding oil exploration in the state.
The Japan Fair Trade Commission (JFTC) plans to issue cease-and-desist orders to four road maintenance companies for rigging bids on Metropolitan Expressway cleaning contracts. Two of the firms, including Tokyo-listed Subaru Enterprise, face fines totaling about ¥500 million ($3.3 million). The collusion dates back to around 2017, highlighting irregularities in the expressway's procurement process.
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In her first public comments after resigning from the Independent Commission for Infrastructure (ICI), Rossana Fajardo said undoing entrenched corruption in government would require 'several lifetimes' by removing everyone involved. She shared these observations from her brief tenure investigating flood control scandals at the Philippine Business for Social Progress annual meeting.
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