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Mexico City Metro Line 1 to Close at 10 p.m. on Three Upcoming Weekends for CBTC Tests

The early shutdown enables CBTC trials on NM22/NM16 trains ahead of the ChapultepecObservatorio opening.

Overview

  • STC set the early closures for September 27–28, October 4–5, and October 11–12.
  • On those dates, the last trains will depart at 9:30 p.m. from Pantitlán and Chapultepec to clear platforms.
  • RTP buses will replace service from 10 p.m. on the PantitlánChapultepec segment and run until the Metro’s usual midnight close.
  • The change reduces the usual operating schedule by two hours only on the specified Saturdays and Sundays.
  • Officials urge riders to plan ahead and watch official updates, with the notice issued by STC and shared by Adrián Rubalcava.