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Rain and congestion slow Mexico City Metro and Metrobús
Mexico City’s Metro and Metrobús faced delays and service changes on October 27.
Rain led the Metro to slow trains on Lines 2, 3 and 4 as a safety measure.
Riders also reported delays of more than 15 minutes on Metro Lines 7 and A, while several other lines had high passenger numbers.
A Metrobús Line 7 bus broke down near El Ángel, and smoke came from its brakes; officials said there was no fire risk and no one was hurt.
Traffic congestion also slowed Metrobús Lines 1 and 3.
Coyuya station on Metrobús Line 2 is closed in both directions through October 29, so passengers were advised to plan alternate routes.
Metro staff will increase support at Hidalgo station for the San Judas Tadeo celebrations.
Rain led Mexico City Metro to reduce train speeds on Lines 2, 3 and 4 as a safety measure.
Passengers reported that Metro Lines 7 and A were stopped, with delays exceeding 15 minutes at stations.
Metrobús reported delays on Line 3 because of heavy traffic between Tlatelolco and Guerrero.
A Line 7 Metrobús had a mechanical failure near El Ángel on the morning of October 27, but no one was injured.
Metrobús also reported delays on Line 1 because of heavy traffic between Plaza de la República and Insurgentes.
- Who
- Mexico City Metro and Metrobús passengers and transit operators.
- What
- Rain and road congestion slowed services, while passengers also reported stopped trains and delays.
- When
- October 27, 2026.
- Where
- Mexico City, including Metro lines and Metrobús routes.
- Why
- Rain prompted reduced train speeds for safety, while heavy vehicle congestion delayed Metrobús services.
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A Line 7 Metrobús suffered a mechanical failure near El Ángel; passengers were evacuated and no injuries were reported.
Rain prompted reduced speeds on Metro Lines 2, 3 and 4.
Metrobús reported Line 3 delays caused by congestion between Tlatelolco and Guerrero.
Metrobús reported Line 1 delays because of heavy traffic between Plaza de la República and Insurgentes.
- Metro speed restriction
- Lines 2, 3 and 4
- Passenger-reported Metro disruption
- Lines 7 and A; delays of more than 15 minutes per station
- Metrobús congestion delay
- Line 3, between Tlatelolco and Guerrero
- Mechanical failure
- Line 7, near El Ángel
- Injuries in the Line 7 incident
- None reported
- Metrobús Line 1 congestion
- Between Plaza de la República and Insurgentes