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Mexico City Metro Chief Inspects Line 2 Brake Maintenance at Tasqueña

The push strengthens safety on a million‑rider corridor through focused brake work with assured parts supply.

Overview

  • Metro director Adrián Rubalcava, who inspected work Tuesday at the Tasqueña shop, said preventive and corrective maintenance is underway on Line 2 NM02 trains.
  • The checks center on the service brake blocks that use compressed air to trigger mechanical pads, a setup that must hold steady pressure to stop each car safely.
  • Teams are inspecting the air system that engages and releases the brakes, including valves and lines that control the flow needed for smooth stops.
  • Each NM02 train runs with 140 synthetic brake pads, a newer material that replaced wooden pads on older models for better wear and more consistent grip.
  • Rubalcava said the Metro is sourcing consumables and spare parts through the RAS automatic resupply system to keep workshops stocked for work that continues beyond the World Cup.