Initial study and simulation analysis of Line K of the Mexican National Railway Network for GPO

This project aims to analyse the operation of the K line of the National Railway Network of Mexico using railway simulation techniques. The study evaluates journey times between the main points of the network, such as stations, halts and junctions, with the aim of identifying existing bottlenecks, analysing infrastructure capacity and proposing different operating scenarios to optimise its performance.

To achieve these objectives, simulations are carried out based on the kinematics of train movement using the Arena software. The analysis covers the section of the main network connecting Ixtepec City, the junction with Section Z, and Ciudad Hidalgo, on the border with Guatemala.

Based on the results obtained, different operational alternatives are evaluated, including variations in running schedules, time restrictions and possible modifications to network speeds. These simulations allow the line’s capacity to be estimated and provide supporting information for the planning and optimisation of railway operations.