Is there a Metro in Santiago, Chile?

Is there a Metro in Santiago, Chile?

The Santiago Metro ( Spanish: Metro de Santiago) is a rapid transit system serving the city of Santiago, the capital of Chile. Serving mainly the Santiago province and part of the Cordillera province, it currently consists of seven lines (numbered 1-6 and 4A), 136 stations, and 140 kilometres (87.0 mi) of revenue route.

When did the Santiago Metro Line 3 open?

Metro map, including Line 3 (opened on January 22nd, 2019). The Santiago Metro ( Spanish: Metro de Santiago) is a rapid transit system serving the city of Santiago, Chile.

How many people use the Santiago Metro Daily?

The Santiago Metro carries around 2.5 million passengers daily. This figure represents an increase of more than a million passengers per day compared to 2007, when the ambitious Transantiago project was launched, in which the metro plays an important role in the public transport system serving the city.

How many models of Santiago Metro are there?

The Santiago Metro currently operates 9 models of rolling stock: two models (the AS-2002 and the AS-2014) are steel-wheeled, while the others are all rubber-tyred.

Where can I get a Transantiago map for Santiago?

The map can be picked up at any Transantiago information center in the city (note that they all close 6pm weekdays, 4pm Saturdays, and aren’t open on Sundays) or online. Planning a trip using public transit can be done on the Transantiago website although if you don’t speak a bit of Spanish, it could be a bit challenging.

What kind of public transportation does Santiago Chile use?

This article will help you get around the Chilean megalopolis using public transit. Riding on transantiago (Santiago’s public transit system) is pretty safe and efficient, even for foreigners. I get around the city almost exclusively on micros (buses) and the Metro (subway).