Fallen tree suspends Mexico City Metro Line 5 service between La Raza and Politécnico

Service on a portion of Line 5 of the Mexico City Metro has been suspended after a tree fell onto the tracks, disrupting the route between Pantitlán and Politécnico. Adrián Rubalcava, the Director General of the Metro System, announced the suspension, stating that crews are actively working to remove the tree and restore service as quickly as possible.

The affected segment of the line is specifically between the La Raza and Politécnico stations. In response to the disruption, buses from the Passenger Transport Network (RTP) have been deployed to transport passengers between La Raza and Politécnico. Train service continues to operate normally between La Raza and Pantitlán in both directions.

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Important for users of Line 5: Metro personnel are working on removing a tree that fell in the track area. Necessary work is being done to restore service between La Raza and Politécnico as soon as possible and ensure safe conditions for service.

Rubalcava assured users that the Metro's personnel are working diligently to ensure the safe resumption of operations on the entire Line 5. He committed to providing further updates as the situation progresses. The Metro system has been providing real-time information to passengers through its official social media channels, including alerts about the service suspension and the alternative transportation arrangements.

The incident highlights the ongoing challenges faced by urban transit systems in maintaining infrastructure amidst environmental factors. While the immediate focus is on clearing the tracks and resuming normal service, the event underscores the need for continuous monitoring and maintenance of transit corridors to prevent similar disruptions.

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We are coordinating the support of RTP units between La Raza and Politécnico to facilitate the transfer of Line 5 users, while Metro personnel work on removing a tree that fell in the track area.