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Mexico City Metro Divides Line 2 Into Two Circuits and Closes Five Stations

Officials say the measure will accelerate Calzada de Tlalpan upgrades before World Cup visitors arrive.

Overview

  • Metro CDMX implemented an operational split late Friday so trains run only between Tasqueña and Xola and between Pino Suárez and Cuatro Caminos.
  • Five stations are without service: Viaducto, Chabacano, San Antonio Abad, Portales and Nativitas, with Portales and Nativitas already closed since April for platform work.
  • Free RTP buses are running between Xola and Pino Suárez to cover the closed intermediate segment and help passengers make connections.
  • The Metro plans to resume full through service from 05:00 on June 4, but San Antonio Abad, Portales and Nativitas will remain closed until authorities set reopening dates.
  • Riders report extra travel time and added costs and complain about short notice, while authorities say the staged closures avoid a full shutdown and will leave longer-term improvements after the World Cup.