Mexico City is set to enhance its transportation network with the inauguration of Cablebús Line 3, an integral part of the “Chapultepec: Nature and Culture” project. This initiative aims to boost both national and international tourism by providing access to 11 key cultural nodes, including the under-construction National Film Library in Chapultepec Forest, the National Art Warehouse, the former Gunpowder Factory, the Urban Culture Park, the Environmental Culture Center, and Los Pinos.
Federal Culture Secretary Alejandra Frausto announced that the inauguration of Cablebús Line 3 will be attended by President Andrés Manuel López Obrador, President-elect Claudia Sheinbaum, the current head of government, Martí Batres, and the head of government-elect, Clara Brugada.
Clara Brugada, during a visit to the Miguel Hidalgo mayor’s office, confirmed that the inauguration of the new Cablebús line, often referred to as the “Chapultepec Line,” is scheduled for the third week of September. This new line will connect Santa Fe to Los Pinos, significantly improving mobility for residents of Santa Fe and surrounding neighborhoods.
The ambitious project required an investment of 2.6 billion pesos and spans 5.42 kilometers. The new line is expected to reduce travel time for users from 40 minutes to just 20 minutes, thanks to its 180 cabins, which can transport approximately 36,000 passengers daily.
Cablebús Line 3 is the latest addition to Mexico City’s growing cable car network. The city’s first Cablebús line was inaugurated on July 11, 2021. Stretching 9.2 kilometers, Line 1 connects the Cuautepec area to Indios Verdes and integrates with Metro Lines 1, 2, 3, 5, and 6, as well as Metrobús Lines 1, 3, and 4, and the Mexibus of the State of Mexico.
Cablebús Line 2, inaugurated on August 8, 2021, holds the Guinness World Record for the longest cable car line globally, extending 10.6 kilometers. It connects the Iztapalapa municipality from Constitución de 1997 to Santa Marta, reducing travel time from 1 hour and 20 minutes to just 40 minutes. Line 2 also offers connections to Metro Lines 8 and A.
With the addition of Cablebús Line 3, Mexico City continues to solidify its reputation as a leader in innovative public transportation, while simultaneously promoting cultural tourism. The “Chapultepec: Nature and Culture” project is set to transform the area into a vibrant hub for both locals and visitors, offering seamless access to some of the city’s most important cultural landmarks.
