o reduce traffic congestion on the Mexico–Toluca highway, as well as to ease connections between both cities, the Secretariat of Communications and Transportation (SCT) is constructing a new 55.7-kilometer rail line in the Mexico City area. Aiming to be an environmentally friendly project, the commuter rail line includes a 4.7-kilometer double-tube tunnel in highly complex terrain and protected natural areas.

The new train will connect Toluca Valley to Mexico City and will provide service to an estimated 270,000 commuters. The line includes six stations: two terminals (Zinacantepec and Observatorio) and four intermediate stations (Cristobal Colon, Metepec, Lerma, and Santa Fe). It will also serve as a backbone for regional and urban transport in the Mexico City area.

Construction began in 2015, and the railway was scheduled for completion in 2019.

Light and Productive Rebar Coupler Solution for the Construction Project

For the reinforcement of the railway’s concrete structures, Dextra supplied more than 100,000 Rolltec splices. The system is a practical and economical alternative to laps. Rolltec is also supported by a single rebar preparation machine, and only one operator is needed to run the machine.

In addition, thanks to the performance of our machines, the thread is prepared in less than 30 seconds!

Moreover, with the Rolltec system, the same type of coupler can be used for both standard and position applications, resulting in optimized project inventory.

For more information about our projects in Latin America, please contact our Panama office.