Inside The Railroad Security Operation Taking On Cargo Theft
Mexico rail is taking freight share — and 150-car rail ferries are part of the story. Bill Stephens of Trains Magazine breaks down what Grupo Mexico Transportes is doing differently: winning volume from highway and short-sea moves, expanding rail ferry capacity, and using a more aggressive security strategy to cut cargo theft incidents. If you […] The post Inside The Railroad Security Operation…
Grupo México Transportes, the largest railroad in Mexico, is addressing cargo theft with an aggressive security strategy. The railroad has ordered two additional 150-car rail ferries to expand capacity as demand outpaces supply. Grupo México, part of the Grupo México conglomerate, has shifted its security approach from armed guards to a technology-driven model.
This includes real-time train monitoring, drone surveillance, and an onsite Mexican National Guard liaison. To combat localized theft, 30 mobile trailers with National Guard members are deployed near high-risk areas. The company is the fastest-growing Class 1 railroad, gaining share from highway and barge carriers.
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