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Illustration of Governor Tarcísio de Freitas cutting the ribbon at the opening of São Paulo's long-delayed Line 17-Ouro monorail to Congonhas Airport.
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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.

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.

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A man's body, believed to be around 40 years old, was found hanging inside a locked ladies' washroom at Inderlok Metro station in northwest Delhi. Police broke open the door on Saturday evening after reports of a foul smell. Authorities have launched an investigation into the death.

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.

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Four individuals disrupted Santiago Metro service at Rondizzoni station on Line 2 by graffitiing a train. The incident was recorded on video by a user and confirmed by the company. Metro reported a power outage caused by the vandalism.

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