The Mexican government announced plans Monday to invest about $100 billion in rail, road, telecom and port projects over the next five years, including Mexico's first high-speed rail links. Among the projects are the modernization or building of four airports, seven seaports and about 3,350 miles (5,410 kilometers) of highways. The government will strengthen fiber optic networks and expand broadband internet access, and speed up freight train service. "Mexico can be the great logistics platform for Latin America," Transportation Secretary Gerardo Ruiz Esparza said. "We have to create significant savings in the time and cost of transporting goods." But in announcing the plan, President Enrique Pena Nieto emphasized the goal of reviving passenger trains in Mexico. http://abcnews.go.com/International/wireStory/mexico-sets-100-billion-rail-ports-roads-plan-19671823#.UeaCDdinfpc

Mexico City, Jan 30 (IANS/EFE): Mexico's federal government and officials from the central state of Queretaro have signed an agreement to build a high-speed rail system, an official said. The train will be able to cover the approximately 200 kilometers (124 miles) from Mexico City to Queretaro city in less than two hours, Communications and Transportation Secretary Gerardo Ruiz Esparza said. The train will have state-of-the-art technology and operate at speeds of up to 180 kph, official said. (well not true high speed but moving forward!) Mexico to have high-speed rail system