Mexico City's El Insurgente train line finally opens after nine years
Mexico City's El Insurgente train line finally opens after nine years
Mexico City's El Insurgente train line finally opens after nine years
Mexico City's newest train line, El Insurgente, is now open to passengers. The service officially launched on Monday, February 2, connecting Santa Fe to Observatorio. Mayor Claudia Sheinbaum announced the start of operations after nearly a decade of construction work.
Plans for El Insurgente began in 2016 under President Enrique Peña Nieto. Construction took around nine years to finish. The final section, running from Santa Fe to Observatorio, marks the completion of the entire route.
Mayor Sheinbaum confirmed the line's readiness at a ceremony on February 2. Passengers can now use the full service after years of delays and development.
The opening of the Santa Fe–Observatorio stretch means El Insurgente is fully operational. Residents gain a new transport link across the city. Officials expect the line to ease congestion and improve travel times.