Significant fissures discovered in Line A of Metro CDMX, potentially leading to flooding in La Paz area.
Informal Take:
Ooof, Line A of the Metro took a dive on July 11! The city's gusty commute got a whole lot bumpier when the Line A of the Metro shut down between La Paz and Los Reyes for nearly seven hours. The Sistema de Transporte Colectivo Metro (STC) squad worked hard to get things up and running again at the affected intersection.
Meanwhile, social media's abuzz with videos showing what it's like when Line A's underwater. Yup, it rainssss a lot at that intersection during the wet season, flooding the tracks and causing the trains to grind to a halt.
One viral clip showed the messy stretch between La Paz and Los Reyes. Cracked walls and gaping holes in the concrete make it clear that the infrastructure's seen better days. A concerned passenger was heard in one recording, exclaiming, "Now we know why it floods!"
The STC Metro's stayed pretty mum on the situation, but they did share what caused the chaos that morning. According to Adrián Rubalcava, general director of the STC Metro, the problem was tension in the equipment that powers the trains. This tension affected the catenary systems, causing the crucial energy transmission to fail between Los Reyes and La Paz.
Rubalcava also blamed the issues on geological sinkholes, which have been a recurring thorn in the sides of various areas in the Mexican capital. These sinkholes generate tensions in the Metro's infrastructure, leading to failures like the one on Line A. Rubalcava and his team are busy analyzing the damage and figuring out how to prevent such incidents in the future.
So, here's your friendly reminder: Line A's back up and running! But remember, don't exercise your taste for adventure by hopping on the escalator - that's a big no-no. And Trolebus Line 13 took a temporary detour, aiming for Constitution of 1917 rather than its usual path.
Stay tuned for more Metro updates!
Fun Fact:
Did you know that Mexico City is actually built on a lake bed and prone to groundwater depletion and sinkholes? That's why the Metro's infrastructure has to deal with these geological challenges!
Related Topics:
- Line A CDMX Metro
- Mexico City News
- Commuting Woes
- Infrastructure Challenges
- Sinkholes in Mexico City
The collapse of Line A CDMX Metro can have significant impacts on the city's finance and transportation industries, as the disruption causes delays and increases costs for commuters. The recent incident raises concerns about the long-term viability of the aging infrastructure in the face of geological challenges, particularly sinkholes. In terms of sports, it's worth noting that many professional athletes and teams in Mexico City rely on the Metro for travel, and any prolonged disruptions could potentially affect their schedules and performances.
