Mexibús Line IV

The Mexibús Line IV is a bus rapid transit (BRT) line in the Mexibús system. It operates between the Universidad Mexiquense del Bicentenario (UMB) in Tecámac and La Raza metro station in Gustavo A. Madero, Mexico City. It was the fourth line to be built and the fourth to be opened. It was inaugurated by the governor of the State of Mexico, Alfredo del Mazo Maza on 24 February 2021. It has 30 operative stations. It is 22.3 kilometers (13.9 mi) long. The line has two different types of services, and both include a service exclusively for women and children named Servicio Rosa (Pink Service). The line operates with 71 buses.[1][2]

Mexibús Line IV
Universidad Mexiquense del Bicentenario station
Overview
StatusIn service
Termini
  • Universidad Mexiquense del Bicentenario
  • La Raza
Stations30
WebsiteLínea IV
Service
TypeBus rapid transit
SystemMexibús
Services2
Operator(s)Transmasivo
Depot(s)Universidad Mexiquense del Bicentenario
Rolling stock71
History
Opened24 February 2021; 3 years ago (2021-02-24)
Technical
Line length22.3 km (13.9 mi)
CharacterExclusive right-of-way

While the line was under construction, Line II provided a provisional route from Las Américas to Indios Verdes.[3]

History and construction

The line began construction in June 2014,[4] and was expected to open since 2015.[5] It started free pre-operative tests on 24 February 2021.[2] Operations started on 9 October 2021.[6]

On April 7, 2024, the southern expansion from the Indios Verdes station to the La Raza metro station station came into operation.[7][8]

Stations

Key[a]
Denotes a Mexibús transfer
Denotes a connection with the Cablebús system
Denotes a connection with the Centro de transferencia modal (CETRAM) system. In the State of Mexico, they are called Estación de tranferencia modal (ETRAM).
Denotes a connection with the Mexico City Metro system
Denotes a connection with the Mexicable system
Denotes a connection with the public bus system
Denotes a connection with the Red de Transporte de Pasajeros (RTP) system
Denotes a connection with the Trolleybus system
Station[b]OExLocationConnectionPictureOpened
  La RazaGustavo A. Madero, Mexico City
  • La Raza
  • Line 3: La Raza station
  • Line 5: La Raza station
  • Line 1: La Raza station
  • Line 3: La Raza station
  • Routes: 11-A (at distance), 12 (at distance), 23, 27-A, 103
  • Line 1: La Raza stop (north–south route)
  • Route: 7-D (at distance)
  • 7 April 2024[8]
    Indios Verdes[c]Gustavo A. Madero, Mexico City
  • Line 1: Indios Verdes station
  • Indios Verdes
  • Line 3: Indios Verdes station
  • : Line 1: Indios Verdes station
  • : Line 3: Indios Verdes station
  • : Line 7: Indios Verdes station
  • Line 2: Indios Verdes station
  • Routes: 101, 101-A, 101-B, 101-D, 102, 107-B (at distance), 108
  • 24 February 2021[2]
    PeriféricoTlalnepantla de Baz
  • Line 2: Periférico station
  • Martín Carrera
    Clínica 76Ecatepec de Morelos
    Vía Morelos
    Monumento a Morelos
    5 de Febrero
    Santa Clara
  • Line 1: Santa Clara station
  • Cerro Gordo
    Servicios Administrativos
    Clínica 93
    Industrial
    5ta. Aparición
    Tulpetlac
    Siervo de la Nación
    Nuevo Laredo
    Laureles
    La Viga
    San Cristóbal
    Puente de Fierro
  • Line II: Puente de Fierro station
  • Izcalli Palomas9 October 2021[6]
    Central de Abastos
  • Line I: Central de Abastos station
  • Central de Abastos
  • Santo María Chiconautla27 May 2023
    Ejido Santo Tomás9 October 2021[6]
    Revolución
    Margarito F. AyalaTecámac
    Flores
    Bosques
    Universidad Mexiquense del Bicentenario

    Expansion

    The line is expected to connect with the Felipe Ángeles International Airport, in Zumpango Municipality to the north.

    Notes

    References