Mexico: China-built light rail trains set to keep Mexico's World Cup on track.

Shotlist Mexico City, Mexico - June 2026 1. Exterior of stadium for upcoming FIFA World Cup 2. Various of Mexcian football fans 3. Various of passengers entering light rail train station 4. Various of China-made light rail train at station 5. Train departing 6. SOUNDBITE (Spanish) Paula Savara (transliteration), resident (partially overlaid with shot 7): "The train is a transportation option that makes it easy to get to the World Cup, and to go downtown, so you can enjoy Mexico City. It's easy to access, comfortable, and has advantages; Now it's very quiet." SHOT OVERLAYING SOUNDBITE 7. Passengers on train SHOT OVERLAYING SOUNDBITE 8. Sign on train reading "Azteca Stadium" in Spanish 9. Driver view showing train running 10. Accessibility facilities, disabled area 11. Passengers getting off train 12. SOUNDBITE (Spanish) Carlos Vazquez (transliteration), resident: "It's an easy way to get around. It's a new train. It's from the city center and directly go to the stadium. It's fast and very economical." 13. Various of passengers buying tickets, getting tickets scanned 14. SOUNDBITE (Spanish) Arturo Ordones (transliteration), manager of light rail system in Mexico City: "From the beginning, Chinese products have been bringing revolutions. The train has been revolutionizing the light rail system." 15. Interior of light rail train station 16. Passengers, light rail train Storyline Football fans from around the world are set to descend on Mexico during the upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup and many will get the chance to ride on Chinese-built trains which will play a key role in transporting people to the games and beyond. More than 100 of these China-made light rail trains have been put into fully operation across Mexico and are expected to offer transportation services for more than 1.25 million passengers every day during the course of the five-week event. The expanded 2026 tournament is set to be the biggest ever World Cup, featuring a record number of 48 teams and seeing the competition hosted by three nations for the first time, with matches taking place in Mexico, Canada and the United States from June 11 to July 19. Mexico will stage 13 matches during the tournament, with games taking place in Mexico City, Guadalajara and Monterrey. The 115 light rail trains, manufactured by a Chinese company, are showcasing Chinese rail technology in a green, intelligent and efficient manner. The China-developed light rail will crucially link the center of Mexico City with the famous Azteca Stadium, which will host Thursday's historic opening game. To adapt to Mexico City's high-altitude environment of more than 2,200 meters above sea level as well as its rainy season conditions, the trains are equipped with regenerative braking technology and low-noise ventilation systems, which improve operational efficiency while reducing energy consumption and noise. "The train is a transportation option that makes it easy to get to the World Cup, and to go downtown, so you can enjoy Mexico City. It's easy to access, comfortable, and has advantages; Now it's very quiet," said Paula Savara, a local resident who was riding on the rail. "It's an easy way to get around. It's a new train. It's from the city center and directly go to the stadium. It's fast and very economical," said Carlos Vazquez, another resident. In addition to Mexico City, Chinese rail transit facilities will also provide tailored transportation solutions for the other two World Cup host cities of Monterrey and Guadalajara. "From the beginning, Chinese products have been bringing revolutions. The train has been revolutionizing the light rail system," said Arturo Ordones, manager of a light rail system in Mexico City. [Restrictions: No access Chinese mainland]