A 100-year-old railway Mexico hopes will rival the Panama Canal (2023)

The linked article is about a railway project in Mexico called the Tren Maya, which aims to connect several tourist destinations in the Yucatan Peninsula. The project, which has been in the works for over a century, is expected to rival the importance of the Panama Canal for the region. The railway is set to cover around 932 miles and connect various archaeological sites, beaches, and cities, providing a boost to the local economy and tourism industry.