Mexico City government officials have officially unveiled ambitious plans for the expansion of the capital’s cable-propelled transit system, announcing the construction of three new Cablebús lines (Lines 4, 5, and 6). This major infrastructure project aims to further integrate historically underserved upper-altitude neighborhoods, reduce grueling daily commute times, and provide a reliable, zero-emission mass transit option connected to the city’s broader metro and bus network.
While specific construction timelines will be rolled out in phases, transit authorities detailed the projected routes and primary stations for each new line:
Line 4: Designed to improve mobility across southeastern and peripheral zones, connecting high-density residential areas to major transfer hubs.
Line 5: Focused on enhancing cross-borough connectivity, linking strategic transit nodes to facilitate faster commutes for thousands of daily workers and students.
Line 6: Geared toward integrating upper hillside communities, ensuring that residents in elevated terrain have direct, affordable access to high-capacity rail lines.
Urban mobility experts praised the expansion for continuing Mexico City’s pioneering role in urban cable transit, noting that previous lines have successfully cut travel times by more than half while drastically lowering carbon emissions. Detailed maps, exact station lists, and environmental impact studies are being made available through the Ministry of Mobility (Semovi) portal as preparatory engineering works commence.
Source: https://www.record.com.mx




