caused due to a failure in the train systems coupled with a 7-degree slope that propelled train No. 33 for a kilometer (0.62 mi), that occurred after performing a parking maneuver at Observatorio station. General information The station was built on many levels, in order to accommodate the connecting lines. It has a maze of long, wide corridors between the lines' platforms, which are equipped with escalators. This station's exits connect with many zones of Tacubaya neighborhood, such as Parque Lira, a local market and the offices of the Miguel Hidalgo borough administration. Metro Tacubaya has facilities for the handicapped, four cultural displays, as well as a medical module and a cyber center where users can access internet through a computer; both services are free. The mural Del códice al mural by Guillermo Ceniceros can be found inside the station in Line 1 platforms. The station serves the neighborhood of the same name. It was in this area of Mexico City where the French pastry chef had his shop that was damaged in 1828, an incident that lead to the Pastry War a decade later. Ridership Nearby Parque Lira, public park. Museo Casa de la Bola, museum. Museo Nacional de Cartografía, museum of cartography. Alameda de Tacubaya, public plaza. Exits Line 1 Northwest: Castellanos Quinto, Tacubaya Northeast: Av. Parque Lira, Tacubaya Southwest: Av. Jalisco and Rufina, Tacubaya Southeast: Av. Parque Lira, Tacubaya Line 7 Doctora and Av. Parque Lira, Tacubaya Line 9 Northwest: Av. Jalisco and Manuel Dublan, Tacubaya Northeast: Av. Jalisco and Iturbide, Tacubaya Southeast: Av. Jalisco and Mártires de la Conquista, Tacubaya Gallery See also List of Mexico City metro stations 1975 Mexico City Metro train crash References External links Tacubaya Mexico City Metro stations in Miguel Hidalgo, Mexico City Railway stations opened in 1970 1970 establishments in Mexico Railway stations opened in 1985 1985 establishments in Mexico Railway stations opened in 1988 1988 establishments in Mexico Mexico City Metro Line 7 stations Mexico City Metro Line 9 stations Accessible Mexico City Metro stations