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Reports of smoke as Metro Line 2 train stops at Ermita
Passengers reported a stopped train and smoke at Ermita on Line 2 of the Mexico City Metro.
They said the train had stopped at the station after a burning smell was noticed earlier along the route.
The reports did not confirm what caused the smoke or whether anyone was injured.
The disruption came amid temporary service changes across several Metrobus lines.
Line 7 had no service between Hidalgo and Campo Marte, while parts of Lines 1, 3 and 4 also had suspended sections or altered routes.
Riders were advised to allow extra travel time and consider other routes.
The updates did not say when normal service would resume.
A Metro Line 2 train was reported stopped at Ermita station, with smoke seen coming from one of its cars.
Passengers reported a burning smell from earlier stations.
The reports prompted warnings to take precautions because service could be affected.
The report was published on October 31, 2026.
- Who
- Metro passengers reported the incident.
- What
- A Line 2 train was stopped, and smoke was reportedly seen coming from one of its cars.
- When
- October 31, 2026. The exact time of the incident was not stated.
- Where
- Ermita station on Mexico City’s Metro Line 2.
- Why
- Not stated. Passengers said they had noticed a burning smell at earlier stations.
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- Metro line
- Line 2
- Station
- Ermita
- Reported condition
- Train stopped; smoke seen coming from one car
- Publication date
- October 31, 2026