Are there any regularly scheduled passenger trains still running in Mexico?
If you’re asking about regular, non-tourist type trains, the answer I’m afraid is no.
There are at least three options for riding trains currently in operation.
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the well known Copper Canyon train between Chihuahua and Los Mochis. This actually runs both a first class (basically targeted at tourists) train and a separate second class train, both directions, daily. See: http://www.chepe.com.mx/
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the “Tequila Express”. A daily out and back run between Guadalajara and the tequila prducing area nearby. See: http://www.tequilaexpress.com.mx/ingles/index.html
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there’s a tourist only train that runs in the Yucatan, I forget the name but it’s more of a tour. Definitely aimed at tourists. Runs on the FC Chiapas-Mayab.
[Edit: okay try this: http://www.railsnw.com/tours/expreso/tour1.htm#expreso ]
There are possibly one or two very short local runs somewhere up in the northwest part of the country. Seems to me I’ve heard them mentioned but I can’t be sure.
What was about the last regular local service, between Oaxaca and Cuicatlan (only 120 km north) was suspended last fall. I got to ride it last April before they shut it down.
That may not be a complete list, but it’s probably the majority of your options.
Regards
Ed