Mexico City opens light rail line ahead of World Cup
Mexico City has opened its renovated light rail line ahead of the FIFA World Cup, boosting transport access across key southern routes of the capital. The upgraded system adds 17 electric trains, nearly doubling daily capacity to 250,000 passengers, and connects Tasqueña to Xochimilco and Banorte Stadium, a venue set to host tournament matches starting June 11.
Alberto Fajardo, Anna Portella/Reuters
May 12, 2026
Employees of the light rail line stand as the Mexico City government opens the renovated light rail line, one of the key infrastructure projects aimed at improving accessibility during the World Cup, in Mexico City, Mexico, May 11, 2026.
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The Mexico City government opened the renovated light rail line on Monday (May 11), one of the key infrastructure projects for accessibility during the World Cup.
The renovation includes 17 new electric trains, with a total fleet of 35, nearly doubling the number of daily passengers from 130,000 to 250,000, Mexico City Mayor Clara Brugada said.
The light rail will connect the south of the city, from Tasquena to Xochimilco, including a station at the Banorte Stadium, where the city will host matches during the FIFA tournament.
Renovation works continue at Banorte Stadium, also known as Azteca Stadium, as the championship starts on June 11.
-Alberto Fajardo, Anna Portella/Reuters
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