State of Mexico Launches Feasibility Study for Mexicable Line 4

The State of Mexico is advancing feasibility studies for Mexicable Line 4, a new aerial cable car system designed to expand sustainable transport in the Valley of Mexico. Officials say the project will improve connectivity in the northwest metropolitan area while reducing travel times and emissions.

“It is a transformative project. Not only will it facilitate access to the Tren Suburbano, but it will also provide a modern, safe, and sustainable alternative for thousands of people who face long commutes every day,” says Rosa Zúñiga, General Director, State of Mexico’s Mass and Cable Transport System (SITRAMYTEM).

According to Zúñiga, the project has now entered the technical and financial analysis phase. She highlights its potential to link the municipalities of Nicolas Romero, Atizapan, and Tlalnepantla with the Tren Suburbano commuter rail.

Line 4 is expected to be the longest Mexicable route to date. Plans include a system with up to eight cables, depending on demand, and modern cabins equipped with universal accessibility, surveillance, and safety systems. The project is expected to benefit over 60,000 daily users and reduce travel times by up to 60% compared with traditional modes. Authorities also emphasize its environmental benefits, including reduced emissions and lower congestion in high-density corridors.

Line 4’s construction is expected to begin once Mexicable Line 3 is completed. The latter project, linking Naucalpan with the Cuatro Caminos transit hub, has reached 40% completion but has faced delays due to heavy rainfall. Authorities expect it to open by the end of next year.

Line 3 will cover 9.6km with 10 stations, plus extensions in Izcalli Chamapa and Lomas del Cadete. It is projected to cut commute times from more than an hour to 27 minutes, serving densely populated neighborhoods and connecting directly with Metro Line 2, Mexibús routes, and major roadways.

Mexicable Lines 3 and 4 complement several ongoing cable car initiatives taking place across Mexico. In August, Michoacan officials toured ongoing construction works for cable care lines in Morelia and Uruapan. The Morelia line, which began construction on May 13, 2025, will comprise six stations, span 5.6km, and have a daily capacity of 22,000 commuters. The Uruapan line, which began construction in October 2023, will also consist of six stations, cover 8.4km, and transport over 19,000 passengers per day. Authorities say that total public investments will surpass MX$5.1 billion (US$271.56 million), with the Morelia cable car costing MX$1.9 billion (US$101.22 million), and the Uruapan cable car exceeding MX$3.2 billion (US$170.41 million).

In June, Mexico City announced plans for a fourth “Cablebús” line, as part of its Integrated Mobility System (MI). President Claudia Sheinbaum has earmarked MX$4.5 billion (US$239.44 million) in federal funding for the upcoming Line 4. The capital operates three “Cablebús” lines spanning a combined 24.75km, with a total daily capacity of over 200,000 passengers.

Together, the Cablebús and Mexicable lines have significantly reduced greenhouse gas emissions. According to a 2022 study by the National Institute of Ecology and Climate Change (INECC), Mexicable Line 1 alone saved 6,315 t of CO2 emissions per year, driven by reductions from alternative modes of transport such as minibuses and taxis. Meanwhile, an ITDP Mexico study found that Cablebús Lines 1 and 2 were responsible for an 18,569 t reduction in CO2 emissions between 2021 and 2023.