Mexico City Metro resumes full operation after union deals improve maintenance and safety

Mexico City’s Metro system has fully resumed operations across all 12 lines following a recent partial strike by workers of the Sindicato Nacional de Trabajadores del Sistema de Transporte Colectivo, local union. The agreement reached on April 13 focuses on improving system maintenance, worker safety, and labor conditions, ending disruptions that had caused a 30 percent reduction in train service and the cancellation of 800 trips daily, according to La Jornada.

City officials, including Clara Brugada, head of Mexico City’s government, highlighted the allocation of nearly 50 billion pesos for Metro maintenance and upgrades between 2025 and 2026, countering union claims that lack of funding was behind recent complaints. Investments will particularly target Line 2 in preparation for the 2026 World Cup, as reported by El Financiero. Brugada also dismissed allegations that the protests amounted to a strike, framing them as disagreements over work shifts.

The union had pointed out that 70 percent of the Metro trains had not undergone comprehensive maintenance, a factor contributing to service reliability issues, according to Aristegui Noticias. The new agreement commits both parties to joint efforts to prioritize train upkeep and infrastructure safety, which authorities say will enhance transit reliability for millions of daily users.

Following the negotiations, announced by CDMX Mayor Adrián Rubalcava, the Metro is expected to operate at full capacity starting April 14, with ongoing monitoring of maintenance and safety protocols. Details on salary increases and specific measures to improve working conditions are pending further discussion, reports Lopez Doriga Digital.

Going forward, all eyes are on the implementation of the maintenance and safety agreements, particularly how effectively the substantial budget allocation will translate into improved infrastructure and employee conditions. The agreement’s success will be critical in ensuring uninterrupted Metro service ahead of the 2026 World Cup and for the daily commute of millions of Mexico City residents.