Los Teques Metro


The Los Teques Metro is a suburban mass-transit system in the city of Los Teques, Venezuela with connections to important surrounding cities and communities. It was opened to public service on November 3, 2006. The Los Teques Metro currently operates one service connecting 5 stations, with additional stations for Line 2 under construction.
The system connects the city of Los Teques with the capital city of Caracas. The Los Teques Metro is operated by Metro de Caracas – as such, it is effectively a subsidiary/extension of the Caracas Metro, and is widely viewed as part of that system. It is ascribed to the Venezuelan government and the Ministry of Infrastructure. The government of Miranda State and the mayorship of the Guaicaipuro Municipality are also financing its development.
The currently operating line runs for, parallel to the San Pedro River, establishing a link between Las Adjuntas and Independencia Station.

History

The subway plans date back to 1982 when it was first proposed. However, it wouldn't be until October 19, 1998 when the Metro de Los Teques transit corporation was created in order to carry out management, administrative duties and civil works related to the project. It was supposed to alleviate the congestion of the Panamerican Highway and ease commuting between the two cities, because of their proximity. The operation was subsequently taken over by Metro de Caracas and plans were extended to include expansion to San Antonio and a 3rd line to connect to 2nd point in Caracas.
Construction for the first phase began in 2001 with works including the canalization of the San Pedro River, the tunneling and building of the bridges until reaching Las Adjuntas. It is estimated that the project cost was about 800 million US dollars.
The metro system began with restricted operations:
The second rail within the same tunnel was formally inaugurated October 22, 2007. Trial and testing period continued with additional trains and full 7 day service from 5:10 a.m. until 11:00 p.m. implemented on November 19, 2007.
The ride between Las Adjuntas and Independencia as of 2015 is 4,00 bolívares Bs.F for a one way ride and the price includes a subway ride within the Caracas Metro network.
TypeCoverageFareNotes
SubwayOne WayOne ride to or from Los Teques to any Caracas Metro station4,00 Bolivares Bs.FValid for all Caracas Metro stations
SubwayReturn Trip2 rides8,00 Bolivares Bs.Fsame as above
SubwayMulti-Abono Integrad10 rides40,00 Bolivares Bs.FAvailable at all Caracas Metro stations
SubwayStudent Multi-Abono10 rides20,00 Bolivares Bs.FAvailable at some Caracas Metro stations: Maternidad; Caño Amarillo; Parque del Este; El Silencio and Caricuao.

Los Teques Metro was provided with an integrated operation control centre, command and communications by Thales.

Future plans

Construction of the extension formally started March 20, 2007. This extension known as Line 2 to the system will be with 3 new stations within the city, 2 in nearby communities and finally terminating in San Antonio de Los Altos with the central Los Teques stations.
Line 4 adds four stations that are currently under construction are:
Line 3 has been proposed. It will commence from San Antonio and connect some communities before looping towards the La Rinconada Caracas Metro Station.
LineStationStationLengthStatus
1Las AdjuntasAyacucho8.1 kmopened, on October 7, 2015
1Las AdjuntasAlí Primera9.5 kmIn everyday service, since November 3, 2006
2Alí PrimeraGuaicaipuro0.7 kmopened on December 11, 2012
2GuaicaipuroIndependencia1.0 kmopened on December 1, 2013
2IndependenciaLos Cerritos1.7 kmunder construction, for service TBA
2Los CerritosCarrizal1.7 kmunder construction, for service TBA
2CarrizalLa Carbonera-.- kmunder construction, for service TBA
2CarrizalLas Minas4.3 kmunder construction, for service TBA
2Las MinasSan Antonio2.5 kmunder construction, for service TBA
3San AntonioLa Morita1.5 kmunder construction, for service TBA
3La MoritaSan Diego1.6 kmunder construction, for service TBA
3San DiegoPotrerito4.9 kmunder construction, for service TBA
3PotreritoLa Mariposa3.0 kmunder construction, for service TBA
3La MariposaPanamericana7.5 kmunder construction, for service TBA