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The Mexico City Metro is the largest and busiest heavy-rail rapid transit system in Mexico and second in North America, only behind the New York City Subway. As of 2014 [update] , the system is composed of 12 lines denominated 1 through 9, 12, A and B, totalling 226.5 km (140.7 mi) of track length and 195 stations.
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The following table lists alphabetically all 195 metro stations of the Mexico City Metro system; [1] the line or lines serving each station; the year the station opened; the type of station (underground, elevated or at-grade); and other transportation services the station has connections with, such as the Mexico City Metrobús (a bus rapid transit system), [3] the Xochimilco Light Rail, [4 ...
The first section of Line 1 was opened on 4 September 1969 as part of Mexico City Metro's first construction stage, it was inaugurated by Gustavo Díaz Ordaz, President of Mexico from 1964 to 1970, and Alfonso Corona del Rosal, Regent of the Federal District Department. [3] The inauguration ceremony took place at the Insurgentes station. [4]
1985 plan for the Mexico City Metro with the earlier project for Line 12. In the 1980s, the Comisión de Vialidad y Transporte Urbano (COVITUR), an organization of the Federal District Department, presented a plan for the Mexico City Metro based on several studies and reports related to the rapid growth of the city and its demand for public transportation.
Mexico City Metro Line 8 is one of the twelve metro lines operating in Mexico City, Mexico.Its distinctive color is green. Opened in 1994, it was the tenth line to be built (despite its name being Line 8). With a length of 20.078 kilometres (12.476 mi) and 19 stations, Line 8 runs through Mexico City from downtown to the south
This station is one of the most important metro terminus in the city. It serves Mexico City's western bus depot, [9] which connects with areas of western Mexico such as México state, Michoacán, Jalisco, Querétaro and others. The Observatorio Mexico City Metro station is the 1st station of Line 1 and the Mexico City Metro system. Service at ...
Mexico City Metro Line B is one of the twelve metro lines operating in Mexico City, Mexico. It has 21 stations and a total length of 23.772 km (14.771 mi), 20.278 km (12.600 mi) service the line while the rest are used for maneuvers. Line B runs from downtown Mexico City north towards the municipality of Ecatepec de Morelos.