After several hours of negotiation, the Mexico City government and the National Union of Workers of the Collective Transport System (SNTSTC) reached an agreement on Monday to maintain a permanent dialogue, which will restore the operation of trains on the 12 metro lines. According to a statement from the Mexico City Metro, both parties agreed to prioritize system maintenance, operational safety, and improved working conditions after the service disruptions recorded in recent days. The statement noted that 'the operation of the trains on the 12 lines of the Metro network is being restored, with service available for users.' The Government of Mexico City and the representation of the National Union of Workers of the Collective Transport System have reconciled and agreed to maintain continuous dialogue. The operation of the trains on the 12 lines of the Metro network is being restored, with service available... The General Director of the Metro, Adrián Rubalcava Suárez, stated that the core of the agreement is joint work. 'We have agreed that the priority is to maintain the transportation system, improve the trains and the tracks, and especially the safety of the users,' he declared. 'We have also addressed the working conditions of metro workers, who undoubtedly do an extraordinary job.' He emphasized that the intention is 'to work as a team, pull together, and solve the metro's problems collectively.' In turn, the union leader, Fernando Espino Arévalo, recognized the authorities' openness to dialogue, 'which will surely be beneficial for the workers, the users, and the system in general.' In a statement, the Government of Mexico City informed that both the Metro's management and the union representation agreed to work together in favor of maintaining fixed installations and rolling stock. It also highlighted the head of government, Clara Brugada's, willingness to address the union's proposals. The agreement comes after the SNTSTC denounced deficiencies in the Metro's maintenance and warned of risks to user safety. The union stated that around 70% of the 391 trains have not undergone general maintenance and that 84 units are out of service due to a lack of spare parts. From last weekend until Monday, there were work stoppages by unionized workers who refused to work overtime, which reduced the number of trains in circulation.
