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news Mexico News Daily 2026-05-12

Mexico City's "El Ajolote" Light Rail Reopens After $139 Million Makeover

Mexico City's light rail line to Xochimilco, nicknamed "El Ajolote," has debuted after a $139 million renovation, featuring new electric trains and modernized stations.


<p>The "El Ajolote" light rail system is expected to be a key transportation system for the upcoming World Cup, as its service extends from the Taxqueña Metro station to Estadio Banorte (Azteca), the site of five games.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://mexiconewsdaily.com/news/cdmx-rail-line-xochimilco-world-cup/">Now dubbed &#8216;El Ajolote,&#8217; Mexico City&#8217;s light rail to Xochimilco debuts its US $139M makeover</a> appeared first on <a href="https://mexiconewsdaily.com">Mexico News D...

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