The Tren Ligero (Xochimilco Light Rail) runs between Tasqueńa and Xochimilco in Mexico City.
The Xochimilco Light Rail, known locally as the Tren Ligero, is part of the CDMX Electric Transport Service network. The single line of 13.4 kilometres has 16 intermediate stations and 2 terminus stations:
Tasqueña, is one of 163 metro stations in Mexico City.
The Xochimilco Light Rail train at Tasqueña Station:
The Tren Ligero at Xotepingo Station:
It is convenient for those who are going to the popular tourist destination, Xochimilco or to the Azteca Stadium, which will be hosting the opening game of the 2026 FIFA World Cup:
Barriers at Tasqueña Station:
Hours of operation:
Monday to Friday: 5 am until midnight
Saturday: 6 am until midnight
Sunday: 7 am until midnight
Journey time between Tasqueña and Xochimilco is 36 minutes.
To ride the Tren Ligero, you need to first purchase a Mexico City Metro Card, which costs 15 pesos. And then load it.
Each ride on the Trolley Bus costs 3 Pesos. It is not possible to pay with your contactless bank card.
This is the barrier at Tasqueña, November 8 2024 (only accepts the MetroCard):
The machines at Tasqueña for buying and topping up your Metro Card only accept cash.
YouTube Short of the Tren Ligero at Tasqueña Station in Mexico City: