The construction of the Mexico-Querétaro Train station in Military Zone 17 would have an impact on the ecosystem of industries, parks, and micro-industrial parks in the area, and would alter the logistics dynamics, said Gabriel Rodríguez, spokesperson for the Querétaro Intermodal Terminal (TIQ).
“A decision that alters the logistics dynamics of the area would not only affect the operations of these companies, but also the competitiveness of the state and the country,” he said.
The Querétaro Intermodal Terminal (TIQ) is located in the area near the military zone in the municipality of Querétaro, and according to the company spokesperson, the impact of this project would not only affect its operations but also affect several companies.
“Among these are companies like Kellogg’s. This productive and logistics hub, of which we are an active part, bases a fundamental part of its operations on the movement of regional and international cargo through various modes of land transportation, such as freight railroads,” he indicated.
He pointed out that they have already held meetings with personnel from federal agencies, including the Railway Transport Regulatory Agency (ARTF), in which they have expressed their concerns and observations regarding the option of locating the station in the military zone.
“We also propose proposals that favor comprehensive and orderly planning in terms of mobility, logistics, and regional competitiveness,” he said.
The Mexico-Querétaro train will have six stations or stops.
At the morning press conference, Gustavo Vallejo, commander of the Felipe Ángeles Military Engineer Group, stated that this is the proposal so far.
I have considered the best option for the railway station to be the Alcanfores area, since it has 12 hectares of federal and state property, and also has the railway identity due to the station.
“This space includes the old station, the shunting yard, and Alcanfores Sur Park. With feasible urban projects such as the widening of Héroes de Nacozari Street and road reengineering in the area, a modern passenger rail terminal could be built there, with rapid connections to the Historic Center and the North Bus Terminal, located just half a mile away,” he noted.
I have mentioned that this would also boost neighborhoods such as “La Otra Banda” and the old Camino Real de Tierra Adentro, as well as the Historic Center.
He has asserted that the feasibility of locating the Mexico-Querétaro train in the capital must consider its contribution to urban development, accessibility, and multimodal connectivity.
“Because this is a passenger train, as is the case in major cities around the world, it is technically advisable for the train station to be located within urban areas, at strategic points that allow for efficient connectivity with other modes of transportation, such as intercity bus terminals, local public transportation, and complementary services,” he indicated.
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He recalled that it was in 1964 when the federal government acquired the land adjacent to the 17th military zone, where it built the railway tracks for Almacenes Nacionales de Depósito S.A. (ANDSA), located on San Juan Avenue. These warehouses were converted and acquired with the signing of NAFTA to become the private intermodal cargo terminal.
“Since then, regulatory instruments were established to regulate logistics and urban mobility, but to date they have not been implemented adequately or sufficiently,” he said.
Source: oem
