The official described the renovation of Line 1 – the oldest in the system with more than 50 years of service – as “one of the most complex infrastructure projects that the city has ever had.”
The phased closure of this line, which still has seven stations closed a few days before the end of the administration, has affected citizens.
“If there is anyone who is understanding and patient in this city, it is the public transport users and in particular the Metro users who recognise that the impact on their time and quality of life is to have a Metro that provides good service for at least another 50 years,” said Lajous.
The Secretary of Mobility also indicated that Line 9 could continue to operate despite the subsidence, however this reduced the speed of the trains.
“It is more important to think about how to provide the best service than to make political calculations about not intervening in the Metro,” he said.
Lajous highlighted that during this administration, the rehabilitation of Line 12 was completed, as well as the re-leveling of Line 9, the re-leveling of Line B, and the rehabilitation of the tracks on Line 7 is in process in the last section towards Barranca del Muerto, in addition to the modernization of the toll system and the acquisition of tools and spare parts.
