8 months ago
Mexico Mayor Misses Train During Inauguration
A new train line opened in Mexico, and the mayor was in a hurry to ride it.
He and his team ran to catch the train, but it left before they could get on.
People on the internet had different opinions about what happened.
Some thought it was funny, while others thought it showed that the mayor is a regular person who follows the rules.
The train is 21 kilometers long and has 8 stops.
It will be free to ride until the end of the year, and it's expected to help a lot of people get around every day.
Mayor Gerardo Quirino Velazquez Chavez missed boarding the inaugural train ride for Light Rail Line 4 in Tlajomulco de Zuniga.
The 21-kilometer train line includes eight stations and aims to serve 116,000 passengers daily.
The train service is free from December 15 to December 31, 2025, and operates from 6:00 AM to 9:00 PM daily.
Social media reactions were mixed, with some praising the train driver and others appreciating the mayor's adherence to rules.
Governor Pablo Lemus announced the inauguration of the new light rail line.
- Who
- Mayor Gerardo Quirino Velazquez Chavez and Governor Pablo Lemus
- What
- Inauguration of Light Rail Line 4 in Tlajomulco de Zuniga
- Where
- Tlajomulco de Zuniga, Jalisco, Mexico
- When
- December 15, 2025
- Why
- To improve travel in the Guadalajara Metropolitan Area
Key facts
- Location
- Tlajomulco de Zuniga, Jalisco, Mexico
- Event Date
- December 15, 2025
- Train Line
- Light Rail Line 4
- Length
- 21 kilometers
- Stations
- 8
- Daily Passengers
- 116,000
- Operating Hours
- 6:00 AM to 9:00 PM
- Free Service Period
- December 15-31, 2025
Quotes
Twitter User
An anonymous social media user
“Rules are common for all! True example of equality and the mayor also seems down to earth who didn't force anyone to stop the train.”
NDTV
“A big salute to the loco pilots.”
NDTV
Sources
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