Mexico City Cablebús safety certifications renewed

Mexico City's electric transport system has successfully renewed the safety certifications for all three of its Cablebús lines. International firms TÜV SÜD and Seilbahnbüro Schupfer ratified the safety standards for Lines 1 and 3, and Line 2, respectively, following annual reviews. These lines are crucial for connecting various parts of the sprawling capital.

Line 1 connects Indios Verdes to Cuautepec in the Gustavo A. Madero delegation. Line 2 runs between Constitución de 1917 and Santa Marta in Iztapalapa. Line 3 traverses the Bosque de Chapultepec, linking Constituyentes to Vasco de Quiroga. The annual reviews involved thorough checks of all systems and cables, including load and braking tests, electrical component verifications, physical device inspections, and general assessments of motors and towers.

During the review period, which lasted over a month in total across the lines, the Servicio de Transportes Eléctricos (STE) coordinated with the Ministry of Mobility (Semovi) and the Passenger Transport Network (RTP) to provide free support services. These services operated during the same hours as the Cablebús lines to minimize disruption for passengers.

The STE emphasized that these annual safety reviews are mandatory for all cable car systems globally. The city's Cablebús system is a vital part of its public transportation network, with the head of government, Clara Brugada, reporting that the three lines collectively handle 40 million passenger trips each year.

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