Maya Train Mayhem: A $28 billion dream turns into a nightmare!

Mexico's Maya Train project opened partially to the public, facing delays and cost overruns.

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Passengers waited up to 5 hours for the train in Cancun and Campeche.

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The project's cost soared from $8.5 billion to $28 billion.

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Only one-third of the route is finished, with double-track lacking.

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First-class tickets are expensive compared to buses.

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Army operates the train and built part of the railway.

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President Lopez Obrador admits the project won't cover costs for years.

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The train threatens caves with ancient human remains and cenotes.

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Environmentalists oppose the project's impact on the jungle.

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Lopez Obrador rushed the project, claiming national security concerns.

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