Interoceanic Train Derailment in Southern Mexico Results in 13 Fatalities and Dozens Injured
A train derailment near Nizanda, Oaxaca, has left 13 dead and 98 injured, prompting a halt in operations along the Pacific-Gulf rail line.
A train derailment in southern Mexico on December 28, 2025, resulted in 13 fatalities and 98 injuries, including five in serious condition. The Interoceanic Train, carrying 241 passengers and nine crew members, derailed near Nizanda, Oaxaca, while navigating a curve.
President Claudia Sheinbaum confirmed the casualties and dispatched top officials to assist the victims' families. Oaxaca Governor Salomon Jara reported that multiple government agencies responded to aid the injured.
Inaugurated in 2023 under former President Andrés Manuel López Obrador, the Interoceanic Train connects the Pacific port of Salina Cruz with Coatzacoalcos on the Gulf of Mexico, spanning approximately 180 miles. The service is part of a broader initiative to develop infrastructure along the Isthmus of Tehuantepec, aiming to establish a strategic trade corridor between the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans.
The derailment has temporarily halted operations along this vital transport line.
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