17 Light Rail Trains Manufactured by CRRC ZELC Put into Operation in Mexico City

en.Wedoany.com Reported - On May 11 local time, Mexico City Mayor Clara Brugada inaugurated the modernized Mexico City Light Rail and announced the entry into service of 17 new light rail trains manufactured by CRRC ZELC. This project is a key urban transportation initiative undertaken by Mexico City in preparation for the 2026 FIFA World Cup co-hosted by the US, Canada, and Mexico.

Mexico City Mayor Clara stated that this modernization aims to increase the capacity of the Tasqueña to Xochimilco section to meet the large-scale passenger flow demands during the World Cup, while also providing long-term improvements to public transportation for residents in the southern part of the capital. The modernization project has a total investment of nearly 2.4 billion pesos (approximately 140 million US dollars), of which 1.4 billion pesos were used for train procurement, 800 million pesos for control system upgrades, and another 200 million pesos for station renovations and infrastructure improvements.

The Director General of Mexico City's Electric Transport Service (STE) stated that the newly operational trains feature an articulated dual-cab design, capable of carrying up to 750 passengers per train when coupled together. They are also equipped with a regenerative braking system that recovers electrical energy, and enhanced accessibility facilities, providing a more convenient travel experience for the elderly and passengers with reduced mobility. The trains feature an axolotl-themed livery.

With the new trains entering service, the line's daily passenger capacity has increased from 110,000 to 250,000, and the minimum headway will be shortened to 4 minutes. Since winning the bid for this project on May 27, 2025, CRRC ZELC completed the manufacturing, delivery, commissioning, and commercial operation of the trains in less than a year. The new trains were put into service about one month before the opening of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. This light rail line connects important areas in southern Mexico City and serves the vicinity of the Azteca Stadium, which will host multiple World Cup matches.

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