Politics · Mexico · 5 hrs ago
Mexico City Metro denies making calls about Line 3 renovation
Mexico City plans a major renovation of Metro Line 3, which runs from Indios Verdes to Universidad.
The work is planned for 2027 and is expected to cover tracks, civil works and rail systems, as well as rolling stock.
Residents have recently reported receiving phone calls asking their views on the project.
Metro director Adrián Rubalcava Suárez said neither the Metro nor city government is making those calls, and urged people to report them as possible fraud.
He said official information will come through Metro channels or the office of Mayor Clara Brugada.
Mota Engil México was selected to take part in the project, but the work still needs further tenders, financial approvals and a technical execution plan.
The city has planned an investment of more than 40 billion pesos.
Mexico City Metro director Adrián Rubalcava Suárez denied that the Metro or city government is making automated calls about the planned renovation of Line 3.
He said the calls reported by residents are not official and asked people to report them as a possible fraud.
The city says official information about the project will come from the government’s executive office or Metro’s institutional channels.
The renovation is planned for 2027 and is expected to involve investment of more than 40 billion pesos.
- Who
- Mexico City Metro director Adrián Rubalcava Suárez addressed the reports.
- What
- He denied that the Metro or city government is conducting automated phone surveys about the Line 3 renovation.
- When
- The reports surfaced in the days before October 11, 2026.
- Where
- Mexico City, Mexico.
- Why
- Rubalcava said the reported calls were not official and could be a fraud.
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
I categorically clarify that neither the Metro nor any Mexico City government department is making automated calls to consult the public about this project.
The article says 11 companies registered interest in participating in the Line 3 works.
The city’s planned start date for the comprehensive renovation of Line 3.
Rubalcava denied that the Metro or city government was making automated calls about the project.
- Planned start
- 2027
- Estimated investment
- More than 40 billion pesos
- Route
- Indios Verdes to Universidad
- Interested companies
- 11
- Selected company
- Mota Engil México was selected to participate in the co-investment project.
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