Metro Line 2 Track Obstruction Incident Sparks Brief Passenger Panic

An incident on Metro Line 2 on the evening of May 12 prompted initial reports of an explosion during ongoing renovation works between stations. Authorities quickly clarified that the sound was a controlled operation to remove a metallic object lodged on the tracks — not an actual explosion or danger to passengers. The incident caused brief passenger panic, prompting evacuation of the immediate area, but no injuries were reported. Additionally, rainfall across multiple CDMX alcaldías on May 12 triggered standard STC safety protocols on Lines 2, 4, 8, 9, and 12, with train speeds reduced as a precautionary measure. As of mid-May 2026, four stations remain closed for structural rehabilitation: San Antonio Abad, Portales, and Nativitas (Line 2) and Auditorio (Line 7), reflecting the ongoing 23-billion-peso Metro modernization program funded by the 2025 city budget.