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Rain slows Metro trains as protests delay Metrobús service in Mexico City
Rain led Mexico City’s Metro to run trains more slowly on Lines 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 8, 9 and B on Monday, October 12.
The slower speeds were a safety measure, and passengers were advised to allow more time for their journeys.
Line B also had delays while staff checked its tracks, with passengers reporting waits of up to 20 minutes and some saying they were stuck in tunnels for more than 15 minutes.
Line 7 had reported waits of 10 to 20 minutes as well.
Demonstrations caused delays on several Metrobús routes, while roadworks affected a section of Line 1 and maintenance suspended service at the 416 Oriente stop on Line 6.
Service was restored across Line 5 and the Metrobús South Route, though delays continued along the South Route.
The updates gave no end time for the remaining delays or track inspection.
Rain led Mexico City Metro to reduce train speeds on eight lines on Monday, October 12.
The Metro said the slower service was a safety measure.
Protests caused delays on several Metrobús lines.
Passengers also reported long waits on Metro Line B and Line 7.
- Who
- Mexico City Metro and Metrobús passengers were affected.
- What
- Rain slowed trains on several Metro lines, while protests delayed Metrobús service.
- When
- Monday, October 12. The article was published on October 13, 2026.
- Where
- Mexico City, Mexico.
- Why
- Rain prompted the Metro to reduce train speeds for safety; protests caused Metrobús delays.
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Rain prompted the Metro to introduce slower train speeds on Lines 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 8, 9 and B.
The Metro said it had activated slow operation on Line B to inspect the track area.
Metrobús service was restored at all stations on Line 5 and the Southern Route, though delays remained on the route.
- Metro lines affected by rain
- 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 8, 9 and B
- Line B passenger reports
- Waits of up to 20 minutes per station
- Line 7 passenger reports
- Waits of 10 to 20 minutes
- Metrobús Line 6
- Service suspended at 416 Oriente for maintenance
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