Los Teques Metro

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 (now defunct) 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: • 2 railways through a single tunnel; • 2 or 3 trains; • Daily service between 5:20 a.m and 11:00 p.m == 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 is 4,00 bolívares Bs.F for a one way ride and the price includes a subway ride within the Caracas Metro network. 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: • Los Cerritos, inauguration TBA • Carrizal, inauguration TBA • Las Minas, inauguration TBA • San Antonio, inauguration TBA Line 3 has been proposed . It will commence from San Antonio and connect some communities before looping towards the La Rinconada Caracas Metro Station. • La Morita • San Diego • Potrerito • La Mariposa • La Rinconada Timeline of line extensions == See also ==