Mobility
Mexico-Toluca train completes operations after 12 years of construction
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President Claudia Sheinbaum inaugurated on February 2, 2026, the final stage of the Mexico-Toluca Interurban Train, known as 'El Insurgente', a project started in 2014 with a 100 billion peso investment. This 57.7-kilometer line connects Toluca to western Mexico City, serving over 230,000 daily passengers. The project features seven stations and links to the Metro and Cablebús systems.
Architect and urbanist Andrés Borthagaray criticized the proposal to build underground parking under plazas and parks in Buenos Aires. He warned of irreversible impacts on public space and the environment. He called for an integral mobility policy.
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The 2025 Citizen Perception Survey by 'Cali cómo vamos' shows motorcycles have become Cali's primary transport mode, overtaking the MIO system. 26% of residents use private motorcycles daily, compared to 21% for MIO. This shift marks a major change in urban mobility.
The National Chamber of Passenger and Tourism Road Transport (Canapat) has ratified Luis Antonio Zaldívar Sánchez as its president for the 2026-2027 period during its XXXVI Ordinary General Assembly. The event highlighted the chamber's recent achievements and outlined key priorities for the upcoming term. Federal authorities attended the session.
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Xiaomi has introduced its Electric Scooter 6 series in the European Union, featuring five models ranging from the entry-level Lite to the high-end Ultra. The scooters were officially unveiled at the company's Launch February 2026 event after appearing on its global website earlier that year. Prices start at €329.99 for the Lite model and go up to €799.99 for the Ultra.
The 2025 TomTom Traffic Index ranks the Philippines as Asia's most congested country, followed by India and Singapore. Filipinos are losing a significant portion of their lives to worsening traffic on the roads. Rappler’s Patrick Cruz reports on the findings.
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Hamburg and Berlin have been designated as extended model regions for mobility with federal support to advance autonomous buses in public transport. The initiative aims to enhance exchange and collaboration between regions while addressing the severe shortage of bus drivers. The approach holds potential to revolutionize public transport, especially in rural areas.
Architect proposes extending Buenos Aires Line H for metropolitan integration
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