Spain's Railway Firms Eye Partnerships with Mexico City Metro for Modernization

Representatives from Spain's railway industry recently met with Mexico City Metro officials to explore new partnerships. The talks focused on upgrading fixed installations and rolling stock within the city's transport network. Over 30 Spanish firms attended the session, highlighting strong interest in future collaboration. Adrián Rubalcava, director general of Mexico City's Metro (STC), hosted the delegation from the Spanish Railway Industry Association (MAFEX). More than 30 business leaders took part, representing companies such as AZVI, COMSA, ELECNOR, and CAF TURNKEY. Other attendees included INGEROP T3, MIERES RAIL, SIEMENS MOBILITY, LANDER SIMULATION, TELTRONIC, and HINDRA.

The meeting aimed to strengthen ties between Spanish suppliers and Mexico City's Metro system. Alaña Aramburu Iturbe, a market analyst at the Spanish Embassy's trade office, noted that Spanish firms were prepared to offer joint solutions. Rubalcava stressed the Metro's openness to international partnerships, provided all activities followed procurement rules. No direct contracts between Spanish railway companies and the Mexico City Metro have been recorded in the last five years. To build momentum, follow-up discussions will take place in the coming weeks. These will include visits to workshops and key facilities, with the goal of deepening business relationships.

The talks mark a step toward potential cooperation in Mexico City's rail modernisation. Further meetings and site tours are planned to assess opportunities in detail. Any agreements will depend on compliance with existing procurement regulations.