Shakira concert causes chaos in Mexico City metro today: delays on multiple lines

The massive Shakira event at the capital’s Zócalo caused significant disruptions to the city’s transportation system during the first days of March. Thousands of Metro users faced considerable wait times, in some cases exceeding 20 minutes, leading to overcrowded platforms and trains operating at maximum capacity on various routes across the network.

Impact on main lines: delays of up to 20 minutes

The disruptions in the CDMX Metro today were unevenly distributed depending on the line. Line A experienced delays of over 10 minutes, while Line 1 saw delays greater than 15 minutes, with a high concentration of passengers at its stations. The situation was even more critical on Line 8, where wait times exceeded 20 minutes during the early hours of operation.

On Line 3, users also reported waits over 10 minutes, with pronounced overcrowding at Indios Verdes, one of the main transfer hubs in the network. Line B experienced similar congestion. The Collective Transport System (STC) reported through its channels that Lines 2, 4, 5, 9, and 12 operated with moderate flow and consistent train circulation, advising users to plan their departures and trips accordingly.

Zócalo station reopens after weekend event

Zócalo/Tenochtitlán station, located in the heart of the capital, remained closed during the early hours of Monday as a safety measure following the Shakira concert held at the Plaza de la Constitución. This temporary closure forced users to seek alternatives at nearby stations such as Pino Suárez or Allende to continue their journeys.

However, around 9:40 a.m., the station was reopened to the general public, allowing a gradual normalization of passenger flow toward this central area of the city. This measure enabled users to access one of the busiest stations in the system again.

Line 2 renovation: ongoing schedule changes

Beyond the contingencies caused by the event, the CDMX Metro continued to face scheduled interruptions due to renovation work on Line 2. The San Antonio–Viaducto section operated only from Monday to Friday between 5:00 a.m. and 10:00 p.m. On Saturdays, service was suspended after 8:00 p.m., and on Sundays, these stations remained completely closed.

These schedule changes added restrictions for regular users of this blue line, who had to adapt their trips to the limited operating hours while infrastructure modernization continued.

Metrobús maintains normal operation despite contingency

In contrast to the challenges faced by the Metro, the Metrobús system reported full service across all its lines with no widespread delays reported by users. This operational normality provided a viable alternative for those experiencing congestion on the rail system.

Given this situation, the recommendation for city users was to stay alert to official notices and plan their trips in advance to avoid delays during their daily commutes on the CDMX Metro and public transportation system in general.