Mexico City Metro Line 3 Faces Provisional Service Due to Electrical Disturbance
Mexico City, April 15 – Hundreds of users of Line 3 of the Mexico City Metro (CDMX) were affected on Wednesday, April 15, as the service experienced disruptions due to an external electrical disturbance. Provisional service is currently running from Indios Verdes to Miguel Ángel de Quevedo, leaving stations such as Universidad and Copilco without service.
The disruption, which occurred on Wednesday evening, has led to significant congestion at several key stations along the line, particularly impacting students from the National Autonomous University of Mexico (UNAM) during their evening commute.
Details of the Incident and Service Adjustments
According to Adrián Rubalcava, director of the CDMX Metro, technicians are actively working to fully restore service across the entire Line 3, which is one of the most heavily used lines during evening hours. The official communication indicated that the service interruption was caused by an “external electrical disturbance” to the Collective Transportation System (STC) facilities.
As a result of this disturbance, service is suspended at the Universidad and Copilco stations. These stations are critical transit points for UNAM students, and their closure has led to considerable inconvenience for commuters.
High Passenger Congestion and Alternative Transport
Reports indicate high passenger volumes and significant crowding in the vicinity of Universidad, Copilco, Miguel Ángel de Quevedo, Viveros, and Coyoacán stations. The sudden influx of people seeking alternative transportation has strained the system.
To mitigate the impact on affected passengers, authorities have deployed provisional support with RTP (Red de Transporte de Pasajeros) bus units. These buses are assisting users in connecting to other transportation routes within Mexico City, aiming to alleviate the disruption caused by the metro’s partial closure.
Context of Previous Metro Issues
This incident follows previous reports of vulnerabilities within the Mexico City Metro system, particularly concerning Line 3. Just the day before, on April 14, 2026, a report highlighted that Line 3, along with others, has been susceptible to slow service, leaks, and subsidence, especially during the rainy season. While the current incident is attributed to an external electrical disturbance, it underscores ongoing challenges with the metro’s infrastructure.
Official Statements and Ongoing Efforts
Adrián Rubalcava confirmed the ongoing efforts to restore full service, stating, “Technicians of the @MetroCDMX are working to fully resume service on Line 3, derived from an external electrical disturbance to the System’s facilities. Currently, operation is provisional from Indios Verdes to Miguel Ángel de Quevedo. In support of the people…”
The Metro CDMX administration has not yet provided an estimated time for the full restoration of service. Passengers are advised to seek alternative routes and stay updated through official Metro CDMX communication channels for the latest information.
The incident has once again brought to the forefront the need for robust and resilient public transportation infrastructure in Mexico City, a metropolis where millions rely on the metro system daily for their commutes.
Source: https://www.adn40.mx/ciudad/2026-04-16/colapsa-linea-3-del-metro-cdmx-hay-servicio-provisional-hasta-miguel-angel-de-quevedo/
