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Maracaibo Metro
Light rail system in Maracaibo, Venezuela
Light rail system in Maracaibo, Venezuela
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| name | Maracaibo Metro |
| image | Metro de Maracaibo logo.png |
| imagesize | 80px |
| image2 | Metro de Maracaibo.jpg |
| locale | Maracaibo, Zulia, Venezuela |
| transit_type | Light rail/rapid transit |
| lines | 1 |
| stations | 6 |
| ridership | 42,000 |
| began_operation | 2006 |
| system_length | 6.5 km |
The Maracaibo Metro, also known as Metro del Sol Amado or MetroMara, is a light rail system in Maracaibo, Venezuela.
The line encompasses the suburbs of Maracaibo and Maracaibo itself as drop-off point. Also one station is a transfer point between rail services provided by IAFE. There are a total of nine stations along the line – two elevated stations (Urdaneta and Libertador), and four at-grade stations.
The line was built by the city government of Maracaibo and the Venezuelan national government. In March 2009 it was reported that corruption allegations regarding the 1998 signing of the construction contract with Siemens were being investigated.
Lines
Line 1
The first stage of line 1 have 6.9 km long. The totally planned system of four lines shall have 60 km in the future.
German company Siemens is supplying signalling, telecommunication and electrification systems as well as the first 7 metro trains, based on the vehicles running on the Prague Metro line C.
The first of 4 proposed lines, Line 1, has opened some stations while others are still under construction or in the planning/design stages. A feeder 1.1 km support line connects the maintenance and train yard areas to the terminal station Altos de La Vanega.
| Line | Terminals | Service | Length | Stations | Notes | **1** |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Altos de la Vanega ↔ El Varillal | November 25, 2006 | 1.2 km | 2 | Free service with 600 passenger capacity | ||
| Altos de la Vanega ↔ El Guayabal | August 27, 2007 | 2.5 km | 3 | First fare collection BsF 0,5 (23US cents) was introduced January 21, 2008. Service hours: Monday to Friday 6:00 a.m to 8:00 p.m. and Saturday, Sundays and holidays 2:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. | ||
| Altos de la Vanega ↔ Sabaneta | May 11, 2008 | 3.4 km | 4 | |||
| Altos de la Vanega ↔ Libertador | June 8, 2009 | 6.5 km | 6 |
Stations
Line 1: First Stage
- Altos de La Vanega
- El Varillal
- El Guayabal
- Sabaneta
- Urdaneta
- Libertador
Line 1: Second Stage
Additional stations are:
- Padilla
- Falcón
- 5 de Julio
Line 2 (Under study)
Probable stations are:
- 5 de Julio
- Paraíso
- Indio Mara
- Universidad
- Polideportivo
- Galerías
- Panamericano
- Mercado Periférico
- La Curva de Molina
Rolling stock
The Maracaibo Metro is served by 7 sets of 3-car Siemens Mobility trains, a modification of the M1 type rolling stock used on the Prague Metro.
References
References
- "Metro de Maracaibo estima movilizar 42 mil usuarios diarios estas navidades".
- (March 10, 2009). "Subcomisión de Contraloría de la AN investiga caso de denuncias contra Siemens".
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