Los Teques Metro, Venezuela: Rail Infrastructure Project Overview

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“The Los Teques metro in Venezuela: a 23-kilometer project with advanced signaling systems. Discover how this ambitious rail network aimed to transform transportation!”

Los Teques Metro, Venezuela: Rail Infrastructure Project Overview
April 21, 2017 10:17 am
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Introduction

In October 2012, the first phase of the Los Teques metro, a 9.5-kilometer (km) route, opened in Venezuela. This initial section, which includes five stations, was built by the Brazilian construction company, Odebrecht.

Project Overview

The entire Los Teques metro project is planned to have a total length of 23.3 km and encompass 10 stations. The first phase, from Alí Primera to Las Adjuntas, began commercial operations with a ridership of 30,000 passengers per day. The construction of the second phase commenced in 2010 and was projected to be completed in 2015.

Phase Two Development

The second phase is divided into two sections. The first section extends from Las Adjuntas to La Rinconada, spanning 4.8 km with two stations: Carrizal and Las Minas. The second section of phase two continues from La Rinconada to San Antonio, covering 8.9 km and including three stations: San Antonio, San Diego, and El Tambor. The overall investment for the second phase was estimated at $1.3 billion.

Rolling Stock and Infrastructure

The metro utilizes a fleet of 16 four-car trainsets. The signaling and control systems were supplied by Thales. The current operational frequency is approximately one train every 5 minutes. The project aimed to increase the number of passengers to 120,000 daily once all phases were completed.

Financial Aspects

The initial investment for the first phase was $850 million. Financing for the project came from various sources, including the Venezuelan government and loans.

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Conclusion

The Los Teques metro, with its initial 9.5 km and five stations, aimed to improve transportation in the region. The subsequent phases, designed to extend the network, were intended to significantly increase passenger capacity and coverage.

Company Summary

Odebrecht: A Brazilian construction company that built the first phase of the Los Teques metro.

Thales: Supplied the signaling and control systems for the Los Teques metro.

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