Cablebus Quetzalcóatl, Urban cable car system in Iztapalapa, Mexico City, Mexico.
The Cablebús Quetzalcóatl is a modern urban cable car system spanning 10.6 kilometers across seven stations, connecting densely populated communities in Iztapalapa with Mexico City's broader transportation networks and reducing travel times significantly.
Officially inaugurated on July 11th as the second line of Mexico City's Cablebús network, this cable car system represents a major innovation in Latin American urban transportation infrastructure, built following rigorous European safety standards.
Named after the Mesoamerican deity revered by Toltec and Aztec cultures, Quetzalcóatl symbolizes knowledge, wind, and mastery, strengthening local cultural identity through this modern transportation infrastructure that honors indigenous heritage.
The system operates daily from 5:00 AM to 11:00 PM with cabins accommodating ten passengers each, reducing travel times from 75 minutes to just 36 minutes for local residents accessing various city destinations.
This urban cable car line employs monocable technology with detachable grips supported by 63 towers, providing panoramic views of Mexico City while promoting environmentally friendly transportation and social inclusion for marginalized communities.
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