Mexico City Metro Faces Delays, Slow Service on Multiple Lines
Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- Metro users in Mexico City reported significant delays and slow train movement across multiple lines on Wednesday morning.
- Passengers experienced waits exceeding 15 minutes on Line 3 and Line A, with reports of overcrowded trains on Line 12.
- The Metro system stated that train movement was being expedited on affected lines following necessary inspections.
Commuters in Mexico City faced considerable disruptions on Wednesday morning as the Collective Transport System (STC) Metro reported delays and slow train operations across several lines. The issues caused significant inconvenience for passengers during the early hours of service.
Users of Line 3 reported waiting more than 15 minutes for trains, with some questioning the lack of movement, particularly in the Zapata station heading towards Universidad. The STC acknowledged the situation, stating that train movement was being expedited after a train underwent inspection.
Similar complaints emerged from Line A, where passengers reported lengthy waits at both terminals, with some expressing frustration over the lack of departing trains towards Pantitlรกn. The STC also indicated that train movement on Line A was being accelerated following an inspection.
On Line 12, passengers noted long intervals between trains and high occupancy levels, making it difficult for people to board. The Metro responded by stating that train circulation and departures from terminals were being expedited. Passengers on Line 7 also voiced their dissatisfaction with delays, reporting waits of up to 10 minutes at stations like Tacubaya while heading towards El Rosario.
Originally published by El Universal in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.