Quito Metro Line 1
Line 1 of the Quito Metro is the first metro line of Quito, the capital of Ecuador. It connects the southern terminal at Quitumbe with the northern station at El Labrador, spanning 22.6 km entirely underground. It has 15 stations and is the backbone of the city's rapid transit system.[1] OverviewLine 1 is part of Quito's long-term effort to improve public transportation and reduce traffic congestion. It integrates with other systems such as the Ecovía and Trolebús, and is operated by the municipal company Empresa Pública Metropolitana Metro de Quito. HistoryPlanning began in the late 2000s as part of a mobility master plan for the city. Construction started in 2013 and included tunnel boring and excavation through the historic center. Although the tunnels were completed by 2019, full commercial operations only began on December 1, 2023.[1] The project was financed with support from the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB),[2] the World Bank,[3] the European Investment Bank, and CAF. StationsThe following is a list of the 15 stations on Line 1:
Rolling stockLine 1 operates 18 trains manufactured by CAF (Construcciones y Auxiliar de Ferrocarriles). Each train has six cars and can carry up to 1,500 passengers. The trains are equipped with air conditioning, CCTV, and accessibility features. OperationsService runs approximately every 5 to 10 minutes. The full journey from Quitumbe to El Labrador takes about 34 minutes. The system uses a contactless fare card integrated with the city’s bus networks. FundingThe total cost of the project is estimated at US$2 billion. Funding was provided by multiple international institutions, including the Inter-American Development Bank,[2] the World Bank,[3] the European Investment Bank, and CAF. References
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