The Tren Ligero (Xochimilco Light Rail) runs between Tasqueña 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 two terminus stations:
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, and visiting the Azteca Stadium, now officially the Banorte Stadium, the only stadium to host three separate FIFA World Cups.
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. It is not yet possible to pay using your contactless credit/debit card.
Each ride on the Tren Ligero costs 3 pesos.
This is the barrier at Tasqueña, November 8, 2024::
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:
