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Metro Line A Fully Restored After Flooding, Federal Overhaul Plan Takes Shape

Authorities are finalizing a comprehensive, federally financed rehabilitation to bolster the line against long-standing ground settlement vulnerabilities following multiple service suspensions.

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Overview

  • On July 31 morning, STC Metro crews cleared floodwaters from the Peñón Viejo–La Paz segment and resumed full service between Pantitlán and La Paz.
  • Heavy rains on July 30 forced the suspension of service between Peñón Viejo and La Paz, limiting operations to a provisional PantitlánGuelatao run during desazolve works.
  • Since July 28, specialized teams have repaired and re-tensioned catenary cables and replaced damaged support posts between Los Reyes and La Paz after differential ground movement ruptured the system.
  • Line A carries hundreds of thousands of daily riders between Mexico City and the State of México through a corridor known for chronic ground-settlement challenges.
  • City and federal authorities are set to launch a federally financed overhaul of Line A’s tracks and electrical systems to prevent future weather- and geology-related disruptions.