Visit of Pope Leo XIV: how buses, trains, subways, and flights work

The transportation operation for the visit of Pope León XIV to Argentina will include reinforcements of buses and trains, night services, and restrictions at stations and airports. The changes will be in effect from Sunday, November 8, to Wednesday, November 11.

There will be special schedules to facilitate transfers to activities in CABA, Córdoba, and Luján. Additionally, the Government has provided 24,000 free SUBE cards for volunteers and special trips will be organized for the celebration in Luján.

How buses will operate during Pope León XIV's visit

According to the National Transportation Secretariat, 103 national bus lines will operate on a weekday schedule from Sunday, November 8, at 6 PM until the night of Wednesday, November 11, including during the holidays.

Another 13 lines operated by the city government will also increase their frequencies during the days of the papal visit. The goal is to facilitate the arrival of attendees and the subsequent dispersal after the events.

What changes will there be in the trains and what will the restrictions be

Rail services will operate on a weekday schedule and will include night trains, additional services, and extended hours on the Sarmiento, San Martín, Mitre, Roca, Belgrano Sur, Belgrano Norte, and Urquiza lines.

• Early morning of Monday, November 9: special services from midnight throughout the early morning.

• Night of Tuesday, November 10, and early morning of Wednesday, November 11: extended hours and special reinforcements.

• Mitre Line: the 3 de Febrero and Lisandro de la Torre stations will remain closed for boarding and alighting until the start of services on Thursday, November 12.

During certain time slots on Monday, November 9, and Tuesday, November 10, the Mitre and San Martín lines will have reduced routes. The temporary terminals will be:

• Mitre: Belgrano C.

• San Martín: Belgrano R in the first case, and Caseros and Villa del Parque in the second.

The Sarmiento line will operate on a weekday schedule on the Once-Moreno branch and holiday frequencies on the Moreno-Mercedes and Merlo-Lobos branches. The Roca, Belgrano Sur, and Tren de la Costa lines will operate on a weekday schedule.

Passengers should check specific schedules on the official channels of Trenes Argentinos, Ferrovías, and Metrovías, as the modifications may not apply throughout the entire day.

Subway and premetro: closed stations and limited routes

This Sunday, the subway lines will operate on the usual schedule, but from 12 PM there will be station closures and route limitations for safety reasons.

• Line A: Plaza de Mayo, Perú, Piedras, and Lima will be closed. Service will operate between San Pedrito and Sáenz Peña.

• Line B: Medrano will remain closed for construction, as well as Leandro N. Alem, Florida, and Carlos Pellegrini. The route will be between Juan Manuel de Rosas and Uruguay.

• Line C: Lavalle and Independencia will be closed for construction, in addition to Retiro, San Martín, and Avenida de Mayo. Service will be limited between Constitución and Diagonal Norte, which will be open only for exit.

• Line D: Catedral, 9 de Julio, and Pueyrredón will not operate. Trains will run between Congreso de Tucumán and Tribunales.

The Premetro will operate without closures during Sunday.

On Monday, November 9, all six subway lines will have a weekday schedule, although the closures and limitations established for Sunday will remain in effect from the start of service. The Premetro will also be subject to the general operational scheme.

For Tuesday, November 10, all stations are expected to be open, except those that remain closed for construction. If situations of risk, saturation, or lack of operability arise, the same security protocol from previous days will be applied.

Extended hours for Line D and special services for young people

On Tuesday, November 10, Line D will extend its operation until 1:30 AM to facilitate the dispersal of attendees at the Youth Mass.

Special services will also be provided:

• Towards Catedral: passengers can board at Plaza Italia, with stops at Pueyrredón and 9 de Julio. The latter will be open only for alighting.

• Towards Congreso de Tucumán: boarding will be available at Palermo and alighting at Juramento and Olleros, which will be exclusively for exit.

• Line H: there will be a direct service from Santa Fe, with entry only for those making connections, to Once, where only alighting will be allowed.

Which flights may be affected at Aeroparque, Ezeiza, and Córdoba

The operation also includes temporary restrictions on air operations due to the transfers of Pope León XIV. These measures may cause changes in the schedules of some flights at Aeroparque, Ezeiza, and Córdoba.

• Aeroparque Jorge Newbery: Sunday, November 8, from 3:50 PM to 5:50 PM; Monday, November 9, from 11:15 AM to 1:15 PM; Tuesday, November 10, from 6:30 AM to 8:30 AM and from 5:10 PM to 7:10 PM.

• Córdoba International Airport: Tuesday, November 10, from 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM and from 3:55 PM to 5:55 PM.

• Ezeiza International Airport: Wednesday, November 11, from 1 PM to 3 PM.

Airlines have been notified to make the necessary rescheduling. Passengers are advised to check the status of their flights directly with the airlines before heading to the airports.

Free SUBE for 24,000 volunteers for the papal visit

The Government has provided the Argentine Episcopal Conference with 24,000 special SUBE cards for those who will assist with the activities of the visit. This benefit will allow free travel on buses, trains, and subways from Friday, November 6, to Friday, November 13, inclusive.

The cards will be identified with the label “Volunteer-Papal Visit” and will be distributed among those performing assistance, logistics, and organization tasks in CABA, Córdoba, and Luján.

Additionally, a bus operation will be organized to transport around 4,000 volunteers from the City of Buenos Aires to Luján. The trips are scheduled for Monday, November 9, and Tuesday, November 10, before the celebration on Wednesday, November 11, with the collaboration of the automotive transport business chambers.