Background and Relevance
The Government of Mexico City is set to continue its commitment to efficient public transportation by initiating the construction of three new lines for the Cablebús system in 2025. This investment, totaling 5,500 million pesos, will benefit approximately 288,000 residents.
Raúl Basulto Luviano, head of the Secretariat of Public Works and Services (Sobse), in collaboration with the Secretariat of Mobility, is leading the pre-investment and planning studies for these three lines.
New Lines Details
Line 5: Magdalena Contreras–Álvaro Obregón
- Length: 15.6 km.
- Stations: 11
- Cabins: 500
- Capacity: 3,000 passengers per hour in each direction.
Line 6: Milpa Alta–Tláhuac
- Length: 12.3 km.
- Stations: 7
- Cabins: 270
- Capacity: 2,000 passengers per hour in each direction.
Cablebús Project Overview
The Cablebús project, a public transportation initiative in Mexico City, began in 2018 with the construction of three lines in the Gustavo A. Madero, Iztapalapa, and Bosque de Chapultepec alcaldías.
“We will continue with this efficient mobility system that will serve other populations primarily located in the periphery. We are about to start three new lines in the coming weeks,” stated Basulto Luviano, head of Sobse.
Importance of Urban Infrastructure
Mauricio Jessurun Solomou, president of the Mexico City Infrastructure and Commuting Committee (CICM), emphasizes the significance of urban infrastructure like the Cablebús lines in supporting the daily lives of millions of capital residents.
“Mexico City is one of the largest, most complex, and dynamic cities in the world, where more than 9 million inhabitants work and coexist daily. This figure rises to over 23 million when including the metropolitan area, with growing needs for water, energy, housing, and transportation,” explained Jessurun Solomou, the engineer.
Key Questions and Answers
- What is the Cablebús project? The Cablebús project is a public transportation initiative in Mexico City, aiming to provide efficient and eco-friendly cable car services to residents in various alcaldías.
- When will the new lines be operational? The new Cablebús lines are expected to begin operations in 2025.
- How many residents will benefit from these new lines? Approximately 288,000 residents will benefit from the new Cablebús lines.
- What are the details of Line 5 and Line 6?
- Line 5: Magdalena Contreras–Álvaro Obregón, 15.6 km long with 11 stations and 500 cabins, capable of transporting 3,000 passengers per hour in each direction.
- Line 6: Milpa Alta–Tláhuac, 12.3 km long with 7 stations and 270 cabins, capable of transporting 2,000 passengers per hour in each direction.
