Ferrosur

Company History: Ferrosur was formed in 2000 with the combination of the two southern most concessions from the split up of Ferrocarril Nacionales de Mexico (FNM.) It runs from Mexico City southeast to Veracruz, Coatzacoalcos, Puebla and Oaxaca, Mexico. It is the third largest of the FNM spinoffs with 972 miles of track (putting it between Dakota Minnesota & Eastern and Montana Rail Link in relative size.) The company was controlled by Mexican billionaire Carlos Slim. In 2005, Ferrosur was sold to the parent company of Ferromex. Kansas City Southern de Mexico petitioned to have the merger blocked but in 2011, the Mexican government permitted it. However, as of this writing, Ferrosur continues to have its own identity.

Successor/Parent History: Ferromex was launched in 1989 to take over the largest of the concessions from the privatization of FNM. This 5,375 mile line (between C&O and B&O in relative size,) has three main north-south routes: Mexicali and Nogales down along the Pacific Coast to Guadalajara and on to Mexico City; Ciudad Juarez (just across the border from El Paso) south to Mexico City; and Pedras Negras (across from Eagle Pass, TX) south to Mexico City. There is a major intersecting route from Ojinga (Presidio, TX) to the port of Topolobampo. Other braches connect to ports on both the Pacific and the Gulf of Mexico. The company is owned by mining giant Grupo Mexico (Union Pacific has significant holdings in that company.) In 2005, that company bought Ferrosur but it would be six years before the two would be allowed to merge. Many of their operations have been combined but as of this writing, Ferrosur continues to have a separate identity.

Brief History: Mexico is a country between the U.S. and Central America that's known for its Pacific and Gulf of Mexico beaches and its diverse landscape of mountains, deserts and jungles. Ancient ruins such as Teotihuacán and the Mayan city of Chichén Itzá are scattered throughout the country, as are Spanish colonial-era towns. In capital Mexico City, upscale shops, renowned museums and gourmet restaurants cater to modern life.