Mexico City’s Metro system experienced disruptions on Line 3, between Indios Verdes and Miguel Ángel de Quevedo, due to an electrical disturbance outside of its facilities.
Service Interruption and Passenger Impact
Around 6:30 PM, Metro service on Line 3 was partially suspended between Indios Verdes and Coyoacán. The initial suspension affected the Viveros-Universidad section. The incident caused a power outage on the Universidad–Copilco stretch, prompting repairs by technical teams.
Passengers on a train were evacuated and guided by personnel from Protección Civil and Seguridad Industrial to walk along the tracks. Bus service from the Red de Transporte de Pasajeros supplemented train service between Miguel Ángel de Quevedo and Universidad.
Evacuation and Police Response
Around 6:00 PM, passengers gathered at the University station and access to the platforms was restricted to prevent overcrowding. After an hour, passengers were evacuated by SSC officers, who informed them that service was suspended and the station needed to be cleared.
Reports indicate that police directed people toward bus stops, and some passengers were briefly stranded inside the station. Some individuals commented that a short circuit was the cause of the disruption, and the Copilco station was also closed.
Service Restoration
The Metro system announced that full service on Line 3 was restored after addressing the electrical disturbance. By 9:30 PM, train circulation was running normally, following perform by technicians from the Comisión Federal de Electricidad to restore power to a substation at the Universidad terminal.
Frequently Asked Questions
What caused the disruption on Line 3?
An electrical disturbance external to the Metro’s installations caused the disruption on Line 3.
Which sections of Line 3 were affected?
Initially, service was partially suspended between Indios Verdes and Coyoacán, specifically impacting the Viveros-Universidad section. The Universidad–Copilco stretch experienced a power outage.
How was service restored?
Service was restored after technicians from the Comisión Federal de Electricidad worked to restore power to a substation at the Universidad terminal.
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