# Metro President Patricio Rey Outlines Funding Plan for Line 8

Metro President Patricio Rey seeks government support to finance the new Line 8 project.

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Metro President Patricio Rey stated that the company is working to present financing formulas to the government of President José Antonio Kast for the Line 8 metro project. [^1]

Over the course of its history, the Metro has transported nearly 69.8 billion passengers. [^2]

The Mexico City Metro celebrates 57 years of operation since the inauguration of the first segment of Line 1 on September 4, 1969. [^3]

Metro President Patricio Rey stated that the company historically requires two-thirds of state contributions to fund investment projects. [^4]

Patricio Rey estimated that the Line 8 project requires an investment of approximately US$1.9 billion. [^5]

Patricio Rey indicated that the Line 8 project has an environmental resolution and is currently in the planning phase. [^6]

Elevator failures have trapped 276 people between 2024 and the current year, including cases caused by water leaks damaging electronic components. [^7]

Escalators recorded 1,984 malfunctions between January and May, some of which caused injuries to users. [^8]

## What this stands on

1. Metro President Patricio Rey stated that the company is working to present financing formulas to the government of President José Antonio Kast for the Line 8 metro project. (La Tercera, News)
2. Over the course of its history, the Metro has transported nearly 69.8 billion passengers. (La Jornada, News)
3. The Mexico City Metro celebrates 57 years of operation since the inauguration of the first segment of Line 1 on September 4, 1969. (La Jornada, News)
4. Metro President Patricio Rey stated that the company historically requires two-thirds of state contributions to fund investment projects. (La Tercera, News)
5. Patricio Rey estimated that the Line 8 project requires an investment of approximately US$1.9 billion. (La Tercera, News)
6. Patricio Rey indicated that the Line 8 project has an environmental resolution and is currently in the planning phase. (La Tercera, News)
7. Elevator failures have trapped 276 people between 2024 and the current year, including cases caused by water leaks damaging electronic components. (La Jornada, News)
8. Escalators recorded 1,984 malfunctions between January and May, some of which caused injuries to users. (La Jornada, News)

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