Mexico City Metro

The Mexico City Metro (formally: '''''Sistema de Transporte Colectivo Metro''' or '''STC Metro''')'' provides Metro service to the central and northern area of the Mexican Federal District and surrounding municipalities in the State Of México . In 2004 the system served an average of 3.9 million passengers per day.

. Exits are marked "Salida" and passages to other metro lines are marked "Correspondencia".]]
The Mexico City Metro was the first metro system in the world to identify each station individually with a symbol in order to help the illiterate segment of the population (see below). Currently it is also one of the cheapest–a ticket from any station to any other Currently costs MXN $2.00 (around USD $0.19). This low price is maintained by government subsidies; estimates suggest that the unsubsidized cost of a ticket would be between MXN$4.00 and $6.00.

The first Metro line with 16 stations was opened to the public in 1969. It has expanded since then in a series of fits and starts; it currently comprises eleven lines and 177 kilometres of passenger track.

During rush hour, the trains are constantly serviced by Unlicensed Vendors selling Pirate DVDs And Music CDs , as well as large variety of other products. Many lines designate the first two cars of the train for women and children only, though this is not enforced.

The Metro has 175 Stations , 24 of which serve two or more lines. It has 106 underground stations (the deepest of which are 35 metres below street surface); 53 surface stations and 16 elevated stations. Eleven stations are located in the State Of Mexico , while the rest are within the limits of the Distrito Federal .

STATION LOGOS

Each station is identified by a unique logo related to the name of the station or the area around it. For example, Metro Zapata , named after Emiliano Zapata , depicts a moustachioed Revolutionary wearing a Sombrero in green background. On the other hand Metro Pino Suárez , named after another hero of the Revolution, shows the Aztec ruins found during the construction of the station as its symbol.

The logo's background colours reflect those of the line the station serves. Stations serving two or more lines show the respective colours of each line in diagonal stripes. The idea of using logos in addition to names was to assist those passengers who have difficulty reading.

SEE ALSO

List Of Mexico City Metro Stations – itemisation of lines and stations, together with detailed information on inauguration dates and distances, etc.

List Of Rapid Transit Systems

Xochimilco Light Rail – Light Rail line that connects with the Metro network

Metrobús – Bus Rapid Transit line

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