Metro
São Paulo's Line 17-Ouro monotrilho opens after 12-year delay
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São Paulo's Line 17-Ouro monotrilho was inaugurated on March 31, 2026, linking Morumbi station to Congonhas Airport in the south zone, 12 years late from its 2014 World Cup promise. Folha tests found bus and ride-hailing car faster than metro from Sé Square to the airport. Governor Tarcísio de Freitas announced an extension to Paraisópolis.
Santiago Metro faces a high number of damaged units, with 47 elevators and escalators out of service at press time. Engineer Ariel López reported peaks in failures during April and issues with the new Pago Ágil payment system.
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As part of the continuing rehabilitation of Mexico City Metro Line 2 for the 2026 World Cup—following earlier closures at stations like Tasqueña, Viaducto, and others in April—Portales and Nativitas stations will close from May 1 until further notice for platform works. The line will operate in two circuits over the May 1-3 weekend, with RTP buses covering affected sections.
The Mexico City government announced the modernization of Metro Line 3, with an investment of 41 billion pesos and the acquisition of 45 new trains. Works will start at the end of January or early February at Universidad station, avoiding interference with the 2026 World Cup. The renovation is tentatively set to complete by the end of 2028.
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Kamel Al-Wazir, Minister of Transport and Minister of Industry and Deputy Prime Minister for Industrial Development, conducted an inspection tour of phase one of Cairo Metro Line 4, as part of the government's monitoring of national transport projects in line with directives from President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi. The minister visited multiple stations along the western section of phase one, extending from the Grand Egyptian Museum to El-Fustat. He reviewed progress on civil works and instructed that surface restoration be carried out immediately after construction at each station.
Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta announced on Sunday the renaming of three metro stations in the Pitampura area. The changes aim to reflect local identity and enhance passenger convenience. The announcement came during an event in Haiderpur honoring soldiers of the 1962 Rezang La War.