On Monday, October 21, the rains in Mexico City significantly impacted the service of the Collective Transportation System (STC) Metro. As a result, a "safety march" was implemented on several lines (2, 3, 4, 5, 8, 9, 12, A, and B), which caused a decrease in train speeds to prevent accidents. This preventive measure affected the frequency of trains, causing inconveniences among users.
The Metro authority recommended that users take additional precautions and consider longer travel times. Despite the warnings, frustration among travelers was evident, given that the smooth operation of the Metro is vital for mobility in CDMX and any alteration causes chaos in the city.
Complaints and reports of chaos and crowds due to delays on the Metro were abundant on social media, where users expressed their discontent. The service problems, such as considerable delays and crowding in stations and wagons, were described by those affected.
Despite the rains being relatively light, the impact on the Metro was immediately noticeable. Users shared images and comments denouncing the lack of timely information from the STC and describing the difficulties in reaching their destinations. Some travelers even reported being trapped in overcrowded stations with trains running at a slow pace, making it difficult to board the cars due to high demand.
