Tehuantepec Railway

The Tehuantepec Railway was a historic railway network in Mexico connecting the Pacific Ocean to the Gulf of Mexico via the Isthmus of Tehuantepec. Completed in the early 20th century, it facilitated the movement of goods and people between the coasts, serving as a vital trade route before the rise of the Panama Canal. The railway played a significant role in regional development and international commerce, although it eventually declined in importance with advances in shipping and transportation infrastructure. Today, remnants of the railway are a reminder of its strategic importance in Mexican and regional history.