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Metro train conductor removed from duty for allowing unauthorized passenger in cabin
๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ Mexico /Crime & Justice

Metro train conductor removed from duty for allowing unauthorized passenger in cabin

From El Universal · () Spanish

Translated from Spanish and summarized by DistantNews. Read the original for the full story.

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News Official statement Under investigation
  • A Mexico City Metro train conductor was removed from her post after a video showed an unauthorized person in the driver's cabin.
  • The Metro's operations and transportation departments investigated the incident and identified the responsible employee.
  • An administrative and labor procedure has been initiated, which could result in the conductor's permanent dismissal.

Mexico City's Metro system has suspended a train conductor from Line 2 after a video circulated online showing an unauthorized individual inside the driver's cabin during operation. The incident prompted an immediate investigation by the Metro's operations and transportation departments.

Authorities have identified the employee responsible for operating the train involved in the incident. The Metro confirmed that a report has been filed to commence administrative and labor proceedings against the conductor, in accordance with the General Conditions of Work and applicable regulations.

The operations and transportation departments of the STC became aware of the situation, conducted the corresponding investigation, and have identified the worker responsible for driving the train.

โ€” Mexico City MetroThe Metro's official statement regarding the incident and the subsequent investigation.

This disciplinary action could lead to the conductor's permanent dismissal from the public transport system. The Metro stated that the investigation is ongoing and the final decision will be made based on the established procedures and labor laws. The suspension aims to ensure the safety and security protocols within the transit system are upheld.

An administrative procedure will be initiated in strict adherence to the STC's general labor conditions and applicable regulations, according to which the worker could be sanctioned with permanent dismissal.

โ€” Mexico City MetroThe Metro's statement outlining the potential consequences for the conductor.
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Originally published by El Universal in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized automatically by DistantNews, with a note on how the source frames the story. Not individually reviewed before publishing. How this works.