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Mexico City Starts Construction on Three New Cablebús Lines

City officials say the expansion will cut travel times for highland neighborhoods by linking them to the wider transit network.

Overview

  • The city presented progress on Aug. 4 and said civil and electromechanical work across Lines 4, 5 and 6 is about 20% complete with a goal of roughly 40% by the end of 2026.
  • Together the three lines will run nearly 40 kilometers, include about 30 stations and 235 towers, and are expected to serve more than 200,000 passengers daily across five alcaldías and roughly 150 neighborhoods and pueblos originarios.
  • Officials set delivery targets of 2027 for Lines 4 and 6 and mid‑2028 for Line 5, with current work focused on foundations, tower installation and fabrication of cabins, motors and ropes.
  • The project carries more than 17 billion pesos in investment, has federal financing, and the city says the lines will link to Metro, Metrobús and RTP to provide an electric, low‑emission alternative.
  • Authorities estimate travel times could fall by about half on some routes and that the three lines would avoid roughly 68,000 tonnes of CO2 equivalent, while local consultations and site visits are planned to address community concerns.