Metro CDMX Service Interruption: One Section Suspended, Passengers Affected
Worried commuters took to the web late on May 5, reporting that they were kicked out of some stations on Line 8 of the bustling Mexico City Metro system.
You might be intrigued to know: This is the Mexico City Metro line where most puncture incidents have been recorded The unfortunate events were discussed on multiple social media platforms throughout the night of Monday, May 5.
Users shared that one of the segments is currently offline. They also pointed out that the operational route, though open, is moving at a snail's pace, and there's already a jam-packed rush.
You might find this interesting: Mexico City Metro and Metrobus, May 5 update: This section of Line 8 is offline The Mexico City Metro announced that the segment that's not operating spans from Santa Anita to Constitution of 1917, thus necessitating the kick-out of users.
While the route from Garibaldi to La Viga remains in operation, as per the Mexico City transport system, users report that the trains are moving slowly and there's already a crowd of eager commuters.
If you're interested, here's some background: Line 1 of the Mexico City Metro: This is how the Observatorio terminal that will link with the Interurban Train is progressing The disruptions and issues on the Mexico City Metro are due to the assessment of the electrical system on Line 8.
Guillermo Calderón, the head of the Metro's management system (STC), confirmed these problems via his official social media channels. He also mentioned that the section from Santa Anita to Constitution of 1917 is the one that's offline.
Support with RTP buses
Calderón revealed that due to the temporary shutdown of a segment of Line 8 on the Mexico City Metro, RTP buses are assisting users to transition through the affected area from Santa Anita to Constitution of 1917.
He underscored that the technical staff is working diligently on May 5 to reestablish smooth service on the whole route.
Social media users reported that failures started surfacing around 20:00 hours on Line 8 of the Mexico City Metro.
In addition, they mentioned that stations with operational service are moving sluggishly, such as Bellas Artes, Salto del Agua, and Chabacano.
Interestingly, they also pointed out that in the dead stations, those on the segment from Santa Anita to Constitution of 1917, there are no RTP buses for assistance, as Calderón mentioned on his official social media accounts.
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Topics of Interest
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- On Monday, May 5, the Mexico City Metro industry faced a significant challenge as Line 8 experienced disruptions, causing stations to kick out commuters and resulting in a general-news frenzy on social media platforms.
- The segment from Santa Anita to Constitution of 1917 on Line 8 was offline, thus prompting the Mexico City transport system to provide RTP buses for commuters to transit through the affected area.
- Amidst these unfortunate events in the crime-and-justice and transportation sectors, discussions about the progress of the Observatorio terminal on Line 1 of the Mexico City Metro remained a topic of interest for the public as well.
