Maya Train Project Struggles with Financial Woes

The Maya Train, a flagship project of the government led by Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador, has been grappling with significant financial hurdles in its initial months of operation. Since its launch on December 16, the train's earnings have been overshadowed by steep operational costs. Notably, for every 100 pesos earned, 700 pesos are spent on its operation.

Over a span of 184 days, the Maya Train has garnered approximately 106.8 million pesos from ticket sales, with March being the most profitable month. Additionally, sales from souvenirs and food have amounted to 1.8 million pesos and 6.5 million pesos respectively.

However, despite these earnings, the overall operational cost has escalated to 814.5 million pesos. These expenses are primarily driven by wages, salaries, and other costs. On an average day, the train transports around 1,160 passengers with only 16 trains in operation, a figure significantly lower than the projected 42 trains for the entire project.

These numbers underline the growing concerns about the financial sustainability and long-term feasibility of the Maya Train as a tourist and transport service.