The train will be powered by electricity and have a top speed of 160 kilometers per hour (99 mph). The train will have three classes of service: first class, business class, and general class. The train is expected to create 4,500 direct and 7,500 indirect jobs.

The Tren Maya (Maya Train), a massive 1,554-kilometer railway project in Mexico's Yucatán Peninsula, is designed to reach a maximum operational speed of 160 km/h (approximately 100 mph) for passenger services. While this does not technically classify it as "high-speed rail" by global standards (which usually starts at 200–250 km/h), it is significantly faster than any previous rail options in the region. For freight transport, which is a secondary but vital purpose of the line, the trains will operate at a slower speed of roughly 120 km/h (75 mph). The project utilizes Alstom-built X'trapolis trains, which are tailored for the tropical climate and varying terrain of the five southeastern Mexican states it traverses. The goal is to reduce travel times between major tourist hubs like Cancún, Playa del Carmen, and Tulum and inland archaeological sites like Chichén Itzá and Palenque, providing a modern, efficient alternative to the often-congested highway systems and long-haul bus routes currently used by locals and tourists alike.